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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 24 MIN

Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>

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