210. Andy Burnham: My Relationship With Starmer, Brexit Lies and Emotion in Politics
12 October 2026
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Will scrapping the triple lock be electorally perilous for Burnham, or can his vision of a national care service convince the public and his party that it’s time for pension reform? Did being Mayor of Greater Manchester make him a better orator? And what is Rory’s explanation for his viral Newsnight stare?
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