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Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast

The Guardian Politics Thursday 12 November 2026, 16:25 UTC By Presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot, produced by Saskia Collette, music by Axel Kacoutié; executive producer Maz Ebtehaj 1 min read
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This week, Kemi Badenoch roasted the prime minister at PMQs with gag after gag. But while the leader of the opposition looks feisty, are some Labour MPs also beginning to wonder if Andy Burnham has the substance to back his policy agenda?Plus, with the social media ban looking likely to include companies such as Vinted, deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the government’s thinkingRead Kiran’s article on jitters about Burnham’s 10-year plan hereRead Jessica’s article on the social...

This week, Kemi Badenoch roasted the prime minister at PMQs with gag after gag. But while the leader of the opposition looks feisty, are some Labour MPs also beginning to wonder if Andy Burnham has the substance to back his policy agenda?

Plus, with the social media ban looking likely to include companies such as Vinted, deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the government’s thinking

Read Kiran’s article on jitters about Burnham’s 10-year plan here

Read Jessica’s article on the social media ban here

Send any questions for Pippa and Kiran to [email protected]

Watch Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here

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Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast

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