Farage wins… and donation probe resumes
About this episode
The episode discusses Nigel Farage's by-election win and the ongoing investigation into his finances, alongside Andy Burnham's early challenges as prime minister.
Nigel Farage has comfortably won back his Clacton seat but with the investigation into his finances now back on, what, if anything, has been gained by this by-election gamble? And with the Reform UK leader absenting himself from the count, and his ratings falling, we ask whether the party is losing momentum. Plus, just weeks into being prime minister, Andy Burnham is facing his first challenges. Can he keep on the front foot with his cost of living drive and tour of the nation? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT political editor George Parker and political correspondent Anna Gross. FOLLOW: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @ lucyfisher.ft.com ; Anna, @AnnaSophieGross and George @GeorgeWParker and @georgewparker.bsky.social; Want more? Investigation into Nigel Farage resumes after he wins Clacton by-election Farage won in Clacton. But there are bigger tests to come Why Andy Burnham could be tempted by an early election gamble Starmer allies warn John Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues amid wildfires You can also sign up here for Stephen Bush’s morning newsletter ‘Inside Politics’ for straight-talking…
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