What does the UKs PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham think about crypto?
UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has today announced that hes to step down as leader of the Labour party, triggering a leadership contest that will likely result in the former Mayor of Greater Manchester and member of Parliament for Makerfield Andy Burnham being handed the keys to 10 Downing Street. Burnhman won a key member of Parliament local election last week in the Makerfield constituency, a victory perceived to be an indicator of public appetite for Burnhams role as Labour leader. But what does Burnham know about crypto? Burnham attended a crypto event in Manchester in 2024 that was hosted by local crypto group Manchester Blockchain Alliance and Coinbase-backed crypto lobbying firm Stand With Crypto. In a nine-minute speech, he spoke about the importance of expanding the digital sector in the city, the benefits of cryptos tendency to “disrupt,” and how young people need to be able to see the job opportunities crypto can provide. Andy Burnham talking about crypto and opportunities the web3 sector can provide for Manchester. He said that Manchester could become a “web3 powerhouse,” and that when it comes to marrying economic progress with social progress, “web3 could be the democratisation of it all.” Despite noting that his understanding of crypto is









