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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 33 MIN

Andy Burnham’s "Manchesterism" is a dangerous new form of socialism

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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s first significant speech since returning to Westminster as an MP. The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his vision for Britain as part of his campaign to be the next prime minister and Labour leader.They dissect Burnham’s “Manchesterism” blueprint, and ask whether his call for cross-party collaboration is actually a front for “socialism via the back door”.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Why Andy Burnham's "Manchesterism" blueprint is a dangerous new form of socialismBurnham's plans for devolution could spell disaster and a lack of political accountability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s first significant speech since returning to Westminster as an MP. The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his vision for Britain as part of his campaign to be the next prime minister and Labour leader.They dissect Burnham’s “Manchesterism” blueprint, and ask whether his call for cross-party collaboration is actually a front for “socialism via the back door”.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Why Andy Burnham's "Manchesterism" blueprint is a dangerous new form of socialismBurnham's plans for devolution could spell disaster and a lack of political accountability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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