Burnham v Starmer: The King of the North heads South

Burnham v Starmer: The King of the North heads South

June 19, 2026 · 45 min

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The episode discusses Andy Burnham's return to Parliament and its implications for British politics.

As Andy Burnham returns to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by election, the Guardian's Rafael Behr joins the podcast team to discuss a huge week for British politics. How should the prime minister - who insists he would compete in any leadership contest - respond? What does this period of volatility mean for how government works? And what would a prime minister Andy Burnham mean for the way Britain is governed? Hannah White presents. With Giles Wilkes and Cath Haddon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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