About this episode

The episode discusses the potential leadership of Andy Burnham as the next prime minister and the challenges he may face.

Andy Burnham will surely become prime minister in a matter of weeks. But what kind of government would he lead and how can he prepare for the biggest job in British politics? As Burnham sets out his policy priorities, and with much speculation about the key appointments he will make to his top team, this webinar brought together leading IfG experts to explore the challenges awaiting the next prime minister – and the skills and he experience he will need for job. How can Burnham best use the time available to prepare for succeeding Keir Starmer as prime minister? What are the decisions that need to be taken before a transition of power? What do we know so far about the choices he could make on personnel and policies? And how will Burnham’s experiences of Mayor of Greater Manchester equip him for the job of prime minister? Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Hannah White

Guest: Andy Burnham

Topics covered

• British politics
• government transition
• policy priorities
• leadership skills
• Mayor of Greater Manchester
• key appointments

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• prime minister
• government
• policy
• leadership
• transition
• Keir Starmer
• Institute for Government

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Organizations: Institute for Government

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