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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 32 MIN

Is the "Burnham Bounce" Real?

from Whitehall Sources

Labour takes a lead in the polls, but is the "Burnham Bounce" here to stay?In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, the team dissects a massive week in UK politics:The Burnham Factor: Why Labour defenestrated Keir Starmer, whether Andy Burnham’s strong approval ratings (+20) can hold up, and what happens when tough spending choices arrive.Opposition Struggles: How Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Lib Dems are adjusting to the new Labour leadership.The Prison Release Backlash: The severe political risks surrounding early prisoner release schemes and high-profile victim backlash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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