Electoral Dysfunction

Electoral Dysfunction

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What can Andy Burnham learn from Donald Trump?

If Andy Burnham fails to deliver on the cost of living, will he end up just as unpopular as Donald Trump?Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman dissect what the US midterms can teach the Labour party, and why big money doesn’t always translate into big wins.Plus, they delve into Shaban ...  Show more

Nothing left to tax – are painful cuts on the way?

It’s the first budget of the Andy Burnham Government – but Chancellor John Healey’s been accused of kicking important decisions around welfare spending and defense into the long grass. So did John Healey play it too safe, or was he wise to try and avoid market and political upset ...  Show more

Could Andy Burnham come unstuck on immigration and welfare?

It’s been almost 100 days since Andy Burnham became PM, but do the people who voted him in in Makerfield feel he has been living up to their expectations – and do they think he will be able to take on the electoral minefields of immigration and welfare policy?Beth Rigby, Ruth Dav ...  Show more

Does Andy Burnham know enough about AI?

Is the UK Government ready for artificial intelligence (AI) – and will there be any jobs left for the next generation? Former technology secretary Liz Kendall joins Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman to discuss her push to get the UK to the forefront of AI development – ...  Show more