About this episode

The episode discusses whether Andy Burnham would be a better Prime Minister than Keir Starmer, featuring insights from callers and guest Karl Turner.

Independent MP Karl Turner guest presents James O’Brien Daily as he asks whether Andy Burnham would make a better Prime Minister than Keir Starmer. Callers weigh in on Burnham’s communication style, Labour’s direction after Starmer, the pressures of modern media scrutiny, and whether a more devolved, regionally driven model of government could reconnect Westminster with the rest of the country. (James is back on Monday!) This episode was recorded on the 10th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

People in this episode

Host: James O'Brien

Guest: Karl Turner

Topics covered

• politics
• Labour Party
• media scrutiny
• devolution
• communication style

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• Keir Starmer
• Karl Turner
• Labour
• media
• government
• Westminster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: James O'Brien Daily, Global

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