Andy Burnham's comments on the bond markets reveal that he is not a sophisticated thinker on economics, so we must hope he listens to his heavyweight advisers.

The favourite to become Britain’s next prime minister is the latest figure promoting greater state control of important national assets.

Andy Burnham's comments on the bond markets reveal that he is not a sophisticated thinker on economics, so we must hope he listens to his heavyweight advisers.

Andy Burnham risks sparking a bond market rout unless he sets out how he will fund the ambitious measures announced in a marquee speech