Andy Burnham’s calls for people to 'play their part' on asylum housing

Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure over his plan to place more asylum seekers in middle-class areas, as Julia Hartley-Brewer looks at the financial and social costs for local communities. Conservative commentator Benedict Spence assesses Labour’s polling bounce, Burnham’s lack of a clear plan and the collapse of any prospective Reform–Restore pact. Plus, Crowborough Shiled chairman Kim Bailey condemns the use of taxpayer-funded asylum accommodation in Sussex. Julia also tackles police demands to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers, Britain’s crisis of confidence in criminal justice and Donald Trump’s dramatic security escape from Turkey.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.