Andy Burnham’s uncosted spending spree — is Britain’s new PM making promises he can’t keep?

Julia Hartley-Brewer grills Blue Labour founder Lord Maurice Glasman on Andy Burnham’s first days as Prime Minister, questioning whether his flurry of announcements — VAT off electricity bills, cut-price bus fares, rough sleeping funds — are anything more than uncosted trinkets. They clash over defence spending, welfare reform, immigration and net zero, before former Labour adviser Paul Richards joins to defend the new government’s direction, insisting growth will pay for it all. 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.