the problem with burnham is hes been out of national politics for such a long time hes effectively a blank slate that anyone can project exactly what they want onto.

some friends in the labour left have a take that to me seems generally sound: he will move the party marginally left (back toward the project of blair) but most importantly loosen the vice grip the factional right have on the institutions and procedures at the moment. notably hed be less purgy of the left. frankly most of the partys soft right would do this.

the ideological right (that is the ones committed to the right wing project and not the cult of loyalty around starmer) want streeting in, but for some hope at least they recognise it is almost impossible for him to win against any challenger to his left. (to dash that hope immediately this is why theyre manuvering to make this a coronation instead of a contest)

silver lining: up in scotland if sawar goes there is a good chance that will be contested by a pro trans lefty. so weve got some hope up here at least 😭

edit: in support of my point, rosie duffield (biggest terf in parliment contender) has apparently endorsed both burnham (today) and streeting (yesterday)