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Politics At Sam and Anne's · July 9 · 20 min

Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it?

The Andy Burnham era of politics is fast approaching – and the prime minister-in-waiting has finally set out some of his priorities for government. As Labour leadership nominations open – with his last active challenger Al Carns officially stepping aside – Burnham’s path to power is now all but certain. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dissect his blueprint for Number 10, with a specific look at: A foreign policy vision built around plans to “reindustrialise through defence” A rumoured UK tour of “overlooked communities” A promise to be more accessible and transform his relationship with Labour MPs Plus, as preparations for the Clacton by-election ramp up, Sam considers how Nigel Farage’s gamble could backfire and asks whether coverage restrictions will cause headaches for broadcasters.

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The Andy Burnham era of politics is fast approaching – and the prime minister-in-waiting has finally set out some of his priorities for government.

As Labour leadership nominations open – with his last active challenger Al Carns officially stepping aside – Burnham’s path to power is now all but certain.

Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dissect his blueprint for Number 10, with a specific look at:

  • A foreign policy vision built around plans to “reindustrialise through defence”
  • A rumoured UK tour of “overlooked communities”
  • A promise to be more accessible and transform his relationship with Labour MPs

Plus, as preparations for the Clacton by-election ramp up, Sam considers how Nigel Farage’s gamble could backfire and asks whether coverage restrictions will cause headaches for broadcasters.

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