Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear?
About this episode
The episode discusses Andy Burnham's leadership bid and the dynamics within the Labour Party regarding cabinet positions.
As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Topics covered
- leadership
- politics
- Labour Party
- cabinet positions
- Andy Burnham
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labour, The Guardian
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