Two of Andy Burnham's early priority areas are worth dwelling on because they suggest that he is giving thought to big and important things: education and social care. The Labour Education Secretary Lucy Powell recently blamed the education system that Michael Gove built, calling it a "straitjacket". If Andy Burnham genuinely wants to give our young people hope for the future it’s not about pitting the hardhat against the mortar board, it’s about giving employers the confidence to build opportunities. I agree with Andy Burnham that there is a genuine crisis. Andy Burnham has asked her to bring that forward to 2027, including a Big Conversation asking over a million people for their views.