A critical three weeks for Burnham

A critical three weeks for Burnham

From a by-election victory in Wigan, to the resignation of Keir Starmer, to an Avanti West Coast train bound for London, tracked by news helicopters - Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster has been a remarkable spectacle.


Whilst Burnham’s coup has overcome multiple challenges to get to this point, in many ways, the hard part is about to begin.


Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Tom McTague to discuss.

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“Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

“Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

This morning Andy Burnham delivered a speech criticising “Whitehall culture” and promising to rebalance resources between national and local governments. On course to enter Downing Street in as little...

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Keir Starmer’s turn at the resignation lectern, Peter Murrell’s £400,000 shopping spree and Will Dunn’s attempt at a “Man v Horse” race. Will and Anoosh discuss the stories of the week.READ: https://w...

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Keir Starmer resigns: “He’s been chewed up and spat out”

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This morning, Keir Starmer stood outside No 10 Downing Street and announced his resignation as Prime Minister - the sixth to leave office since the EU referendum, which was ten years ago this week. He...

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“Brand Burnham”: Why Andy is a marketing success story

“Brand Burnham”: Why Andy is a marketing success story

The importance of branding in British politics, banning social media for under 16s and the Reform councillor who made “the biggest mistake” of his life.Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn discuss the stori...

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Burnham wins Makerfield, what now?

Burnham wins Makerfield, what now?

Andy Burnham has won the historic Makerfield by-election, he's soon expected to speak to Starmer or trigger a leadership election.Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ethan Croft in Wigan.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Do...

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The former Health Secretary reveals why he believes Keir Starmer is failing.When Wes Streeting resigned from cabinet in May, it put an end to months of speculation. The former Health Secretary does wa...

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If Andy Burnham wins, what next?

If Andy Burnham wins, what next?

Tomorrow - the fate of the Labour government, and Keir Starmer’s premiership, is in the balance as voters head to the polls in Makerfield for the most consequential by-election in a generation.If Andy...

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