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Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast

The Guardian Business Friday 19 June 2026, 13:32 UTC By Presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot, produced by Frankie Tobi, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer was Ellie Bury 1 min read
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Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens nextWhat would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/politicspod Continue reading...

Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next

What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/politicspod

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