I kind of sighed when I saw the early stories about this election being all about Andy Burnham. #Burnham seems a capable sort with a good set of priorities as mayor. Here in London we're all tempted to think of him as The #Sadiq of the North, although I'm sure that's too simplistic to be fair to either mayor. But #Labour talking heads crowing "Andy would've won it!" seems to be the coping strategy now, and the unions are coming after Starmer with some "stop being so bloody right-wing" statements.

I'm sure this coverage will all fold over itself soon and begin rotting in new and exciting ways, but today feels like a hopeful day here.