“Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

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Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh

Keir Starmer’s turn at the resignation lectern, Peter Murrell’s £400,000 shopping spree and Will Dunn’s attempt at a “Man v Horse” race. Will and Anoosh discuss the stories of the week.READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/this-england/2026/06/one-small-step-for-man-much-further-for ...  Show more

A critical three weeks for Burnham

From a by-election victory in Wigan, to the resignation of Keir Starmer, to an Avanti West Coast train bound for London, tracked by news helicopters - Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster has been a remarkable spectacle.Whilst Burnham’s coup has overcome multiple challenges to ge ...  Show more

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