About this episode

The episode discusses Andy Burnham's potential success in leadership compared to Sir Keir Starmer, alongside coverage of the Farnborough International Airshow and an interview with Jack Watling about his book Statecraft.

Alex von Tunzelmann and Justin Quirk on the chances of Andy Burnham succeeding where Sir Keir Starmer could not. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow opens and an interview with Jack Watling, author of new book Statecraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex von Tunzelmann, Justin Quirk

Guest: Jack Watling

Topics covered

• politics
• leadership
• UK news
• interviews
• airshows
• books

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• Sir Keir Starmer
• Farnborough International Airshow
• Jack Watling
• Statecraft
• UK politics
• leadership change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farnborough International Airshow

Books & works: Statecraft

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