Andy Burnham prepares to take power
About this episode
The episode discusses the transfer of power from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham and the implications for the new Prime Minister's Cabinet and policy agenda.
Ben Wright is joined by the Labour backbencher Paul Waugh; Conservative former Cabinet minister, Sir John Whittingdale; and Hannah White - director of the Institute for Government. They discuss the imminent transfer of power from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham, potential Cabinet appointments, and the new Prime Minister's policy agenda. Rowena Mason - Whitehall editor of The Guardian - brings additional expert analysis and insight.
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- Keir Starmer's last week in power
- Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care
- Andy Burnham's economic policies
- Sir Keir Starmer considers his future
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