What can Andy Burnham learn from the ‘blue wave’ in the US? – podcast

The Guardian Politics Thursday 05 November 2026, 14:35 UTC By Presented by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Maz Ebtehaj 1 min read

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As Donald Trump licks his wounds from a bruising set of midterm election results, the UK will look nervously to what he might do on the international stage in order to cement his legacy. Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss what lessons Labour can take from the Democrats, and ask if they in turn can learn from Andy Burnham’s rise to power Continue reading...

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