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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 32 MIN

Can Andy Burnham Actually Fix Britain's Broken Welfare & Homelessness Crisis?

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Is Andy Burnham shifting real economic power from the Treasury to "Number 10 North," or is it just political symbolism?In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum MacDonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation break down the latest news from Westminster (and Manchester). They discuss Andy Burnham's ambitious pledge to end rough sleeping by Christmas, the looming autumn budget challenges, rising energy price caps, and the growing pressure over UK welfare spending. Plus, a quick look at the intersection of political psychodrama and royal returns as Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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