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What will Burnham really change?
Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation—or just a different style of politics? As Burnham unveils plans on social care, devolution and welfare, Sam and Anne ask just how big the policies announced by Burnham actually are. Is […]
Published Monday, 27 July 2026 at 08:00
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation—or just a different style of politics? As Burnham unveils plans on social care, devolution and welfare, Sam and Anne ask just how big the policies announced by Burnham actually are. Is this just a continuation of Starmer with a new face? They also discuss Burnham’s foreign policy as he prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy later today at a British naval base.
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