Can Burnham remake Britain? – with Antony Beevor

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The episode discusses Andy Burnham's potential policies as prime minister, the definition of disability in Britain, and the Welsh government's anti-racist initiatives.

For this week’s Edition, William Moore is joined by The Spectator’s political editor, Tim Shipman, commissioning editor and writer at large Tali Fraser, and the historian Antony Beevor. This week: what will Andy Burnham actually do in Downing Street? Tim reveals what to expect from the incoming prime minister’s first ten days, from a blitz of policies and a ‘Number 10 North’ to higher borrowing and wealth taxes. Also: has Britain expanded the definition of disability too far? The panel discusses Michael Simmons’s argument that compassion should not mean turning every difficulty into a disorder – and asks how the government can encourage resilience and work while protecting those who genuinely need support. Plus: Tali investigates the Welsh government’s plan to make Wales ‘anti-racist’ by 2030. From hate-crime training for landlords to decolonising museums – and even Welsh cakes – has the Welsh government gone mad? Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts . Contact us…

People in this episode

Host: William Moore

Guests: Tim Shipman, Tali Fraser, Antony Beevor

Topics covered

• politics
• disability
• Wales
• anti-racism
• government policy
• resilience

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• disability
• Wales
• anti-racism
• government policy
• Tim Shipman
• Tali Fraser
• Antony Beevor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Spectator

Books & works: Number 10 North

Places: Britain, Wales

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