About this episode
The episode discusses Andy Burnham's bid for the Makerfield by-election and the implications for Labour's leadership amidst political challenges.
Tom and Robert are joined by ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt following his exclusive interview with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Burnham is hoping to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election - a move already fuelling excitement among his supporters that he could become Labour leader, and even Prime Minister, by the summer. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s other main challenger, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, has confirmed he would stand in any future leadership contest. He’s also thrown his weight behind rejoining the EU, putting Brexit firmly back on the political agenda. With Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surging in the local elections, would changing leader prove Labour has completely "lost its mind", or could this finally be Burnham’s moment?
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom, Robert
Guest: Daniel Hewitt
Topics covered
- by-election
- Labour leadership
- political commentary
- Brexit
- local elections
Keywords
- Andy Burnham
- Wes Streeting
- Labour leader
- Brexit
- local elections
- politics
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ITV News, Reform UK
Places: Greater Manchester, Westminster
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