Has Andy Burnham vetoed Miliband as his Chancellor?
About this episode
The episode discusses potential candidates for Chancellor as Andy Burnham approaches Number 10, including the implications for Ed Miliband and the impact of recent events on British politics.
Andy Burnham is just days from entering Number 10 - but what do we know about who will be in his top team? In Talking Politics this week, Tom and Robert discuss who would be the best pick for Chancellor, and whether Ed Miliband’s Treasury dreams are over. They break down what the handover of power will look like over the next few days, and how it could be impacted by the World Cup… Tom and Robert also finish by reflecting on what the shocking murder of Ann Widdecombe could mean for British politics.
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