The Daily Mail publishes an opinion piece by Richard Littlejohn criticizing Andy Burnham and describing his public support as lacking democratic legitimacy. The article argues that Burnham does not have a legitimate claim to “the keys to No10,” using the phrase as a reference to access or influence over the UK government. The piece characterizes the widespread enthusiasm for Burnham as misleading, comparing it to the mass acclaim associated with a hypothetical 1997-style general election victory. It frames the author’s position as an objection to what the piece presents as anti-democratic behavior, asserting that Burnham’s backing does not equate to an electoral mandate. Beyond these claims, the excerpt provided does not include additional verified details such as specific statements by Burnham, concrete political proposals, or reactions from other parties. Overall, the coverage is presented as editorial commentary rather than reporting, focusing on the author’s argument that Burnham’s prominence should be viewed skeptically in democratic terms.