John McDonnell’s charm offensive knows few limits,Andy Burnham has a unusual look, and the venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) guard are still playing D:ReamThe former Labour adviser Richard Heller did the decent thing by Team Corbyn this week by sparing it accusations of plagiarism over his contribution to Tuesday’s leader’s speech. But it stirred memories of the circumstances in which Heller was fired as Gerald Kaufmans researcher on Neil Kinnock’s orders in 1987. His crime? To write a reckless article criticising Labour’s Corbyn-esque defence policy at a time when Kaufman was tasked with trying to paper over the nuclear cracks. Which makes Heller’s generosity even more impressive.• The defeated leadership candidate Andy Burnham popped up on the conference rostrum on Wednesday in his unusual role as Corbynite shadow home secretary. Given the reputation for tactical zigzags he acquired this summer, or it prompted ribald comment (“which football team do you support now,Andy?” etc) in the press room. Burnham remains a faithful Everton man. But he was also sporting a smart unusual haircut, identified by fashionistas as the undercut”. It is currently worn by Justin Timberlake and David Beckham, and who has played for many teams,but not yet Team Corbyn.
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Source: theguardian.com