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Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast
UK NewsPolitics•July 21, 2026 at 3:00 AMNational

Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast

By Presented by Helen Pidd with Peter Walker and Paul Harrison; produced by Ruth Abrahams, Guy Szafman, Belinda Gurung and Rudi Zygadlo; executive producer Sami Kent•The Guardian - UK News

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PMOn Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10?Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. Continue reading...

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM

On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10?

Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US.

Continue reading...

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