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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 22 MIN

Why it’s third time lucky for Labour leader Andy Burnham

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Cabinet minister, Manchester mayor, ‘King of the North’ - Andy Burnham has held plenty of positions during his political career. But the next will be by far the most significant.The Makerfield MP is poised to take over as prime minister on Monday, after finally succeeding at his third attempt to become Labour leader.But who is the man behind the former Blair-era minister turned mayor of Manchester? How did his upbringing shape him and what underpins his politics?Niall is joined by chief political correspondent of The Times, Aubrey Allegretti.Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: [email protected]

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