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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 32 MIN

Can Andy Burnham Turn Britain Around?

from Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins

Can Andy Burnham turn our country around? Just days after Keir Starmer’s resignation, attention is turning from Labour’s leadership drama to a bigger question: is Burnham ready to govern?Giles Dilnot, Editor of ConservativeHome, reacts as Burnham and Starmer hold talks on an “orderly transition” amid reports that Burnham’s team is scrambling to prepare for power after being caught off guard by the speed of events. Is Labour ready for government, or already showing signs of chaos?Harry Cole, Editor-at-Large of The Sun, discusses growing concern in the City over reports that Burnham could hand one of the biggest jobs in government to Ed Miliband, raising questions about tax, spending, Net Zero and the future direction of the British economy. Would a Burnham government bring stability or spook investors?We also bring you the latest from the ARC Conference, where former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns that Western nations must regain control of immigration. What lessons can Britain learn from Australia on borders, migration and national identity?Andy Burnham, Labour transition, Ed Miliband, the economy, Net Zero, immigration, Scott Morrison and Britain’s future. Can Burnham deliver the change Britain has been promised? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Andy Burnham turn our country around? Just days after Keir Starmer’s resignation, attention is turning from Labour’s leadership drama to a bigger question: is Burnham ready to govern?Giles Dilnot, Editor of ConservativeHome, reacts as Burnham and Starmer hold talks on an “orderly transition” amid reports that Burnham’s team is scrambling to prepare for power after being caught off guard by the speed of events. Is Labour ready for government, or already showing signs of chaos?Harry Cole, Editor-at-Large of The Sun, discusses growing concern in the City over reports that Burnham could hand one of the biggest jobs in government to Ed Miliband, raising questions about tax, spending, Net Zero and the future direction of the British economy. Would a Burnham government bring stability or spook investors?We also bring you the latest from the ARC Conference, where former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns that Western nations must regain control of immigration. What lessons can Britain learn from Australia on borders, migration and national identity?Andy Burnham, Labour transition, Ed Miliband, the economy, Net Zero, immigration, Scott Morrison and Britain’s future. Can Burnham deliver the change Britain has been promised? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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