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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 32 MIN

Burnham’s Britain: Borders, Net Zero and the Trump Challenge

from Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins · host talkRADIO

Is Andy Burnham already winning over Britain? New polling suggests Britons would rather see Andy Burnham in No.10 than Nigel Farage, as the new Prime Minister faces his first major tests on the economy, immigration and Net Zero.Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism, reacts after Donald Trump branded Burnham “extremely liberal” during a White House appearance. Is Burnham heading for a clash with the US President, and what does his rise mean for the future of British politics?Energy policy expert David Turver examines what a Burnham government could mean for Net Zero, energy bills and economic growth, as businesses and investors seek clarity on Labour’s direction.Annunziata Rees-Mogg, Head of Communications at Popular Conservatism, discusses explosive claims that more than 60,000 migrants have no right to be in Britain, alongside reports that tens of thousands of illegal migrants are effectively unaccounted for. Has Britain lost control of its borders, and can any government get a grip on the crisis?Later, acclaimed author and academic Bjorn Lomborg joins us to debate the cost of climate change policies, whether governments are getting the balance right, and if Net Zero strategies are making ordinary people poorer without delivering the promised results.Andy Burnham, Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, immigration, illegal migration, Net Zero, energy bills and climate policy. Is Britain embracing Burnham’s vision or heading for a political reckoning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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