Burnham's New Era: A Calculated Move or a Genuine Shift? Bridget Phillipson's appointment as Labour party chair may seem like a logical response to last week's government reshuffle.
However, it is more than that – it is a calculated move by Andy Burnham to assert his authority and create a new balance within the party.
Phillipson, a former education secretary, has been viewed as a rare survivor of the cabinet reshuffle in a reduced role.