Gordon Brown interview on student coronavirus spread

The speaker discusses the lack of personal evidence regarding the transmission rates of diseases in schools and universities, suggesting that others like Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram may have more information. Emphasizing the importance of fact-based decision-making, the speaker supports Kia Stahma's call for consensus on the way forward.

Who does the speaker support in their statements?

What does the speaker hope for regarding the way forward?