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Andy Burnham meets with his new cabinet for the first time, discussing the implications of his northern cabinet and the absence of Keir Starmer's allies.

Andy Burnham has met with his new cabinet for the first time since becoming prime minister. It's very northern, and it definitely doesn't include allies of Keir Starmer - will the exiled Starmerites make his life difficult? Hugo Rifkind is joined by Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott to unpack the politics of the day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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