A message to Andy Burnham: I know you took a private jet to Manchester last week to govern from No 10 Oop North.
But if you're feeling more cash-conscious, why not take the stuffy, dirty, delayed, crowded Avanti West Coast service from London.
I had the pleasure of sharing my journey with two strangers who slept across our shared table
Not very comfortable.
But being a man of the people you may enjoy it.
Or not