What will the appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK's new prime minister mean?
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Andy Burnham's appointment as the UK's new prime minister.
From mayor to prime minister. Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has promised to steer the UK in a new direction. He'll have to balance challenges at home with growing uncertainty abroad. So, what will his appointment mean for Britain's role and position on the international stage? In this episode: Jonathan Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool. Laurel Rapp, Director, US and North America Program, Chatham House. Mihir Sharma, Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube
People in this episode
Host: James Bays
Guests: Jonathan Tonge, Laurel Rapp, Mihir Sharma
Topics covered
- politics
- UK government
- international relations
- Labour Party
- leadership
Keywords
- Andy Burnham
- UK prime minister
- Labour Party
- politics
- international relations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labour Party, University of Liverpool, Chatham House, Institute for Public Policy Research
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