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Can Andy Burnham deliver his vision?

Andy Burnham has a vision but with a mountain to climb – where is his premiership heading? With the 10-year plan, controversial welfare reforms and a UK-EU summit on the horizon, can the prime minister turn his political ambition into real change? In a special episode, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are joined by Paul […]

Published Monday, 9 November 2026 at 08:19
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Andy Burnham has a vision but with a mountain to climb – where is his premiership heading? With the 10-year plan, controversial welfare reforms and a UK-EU summit on the horizon, can the prime minister turn his political ambition into real change? In a special episode, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are joined by Paul Ovenden, Sir Keir Starmer’s former director of strategy, to deep dive into the thinking of the Burnham government. Has the PM learnt from Starmer’s failures, how far will he push welfare reform and could Britain eventually rejoin the EU?

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