About this episode

The episode explores the political journey of Andy Burnham and his aspirations for leadership.

In a bonus episode of Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan sits down with Jack Blanchard to find out who is the real Andy Burnham. Jack talks through the journey Burnham has made from loyal minister in the new Labour years to the man he is today — and the most pivotal moments that have shaped him as the politician who is now hoping to win the Makerfield by-election and, eventually, the keys to No10 Downing Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Sascha O’Sullivan

Guest: Jack Blanchard

Topics covered

• politics
• Andy Burnham
• Labour party
• by-election
• UK government

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• politics
• by-election
• Labour
• No10 Downing Street

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour

Places: Makerfield, No10 Downing Street

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