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Radio 4,17 May 2026,59 mins

The latest on the Labour leadership and Andy Burnham's ambitions

Westminster Hour

Available for 27 days

Ben Wright's guests are the Labour backbencher Joe Powell, Conservative Richard Holden and the seasoned political journalist Michael Crick. They discuss the rupture at the top of the Labour party, Andy Burnham's path back to Parliament and a potential leadership challenge. The programme includes an interview with the Burnham-supporting MP Olivia Blake and an assessment of his record as Greater Manchester Mayor from Jennifer Williams, Northern Correspondent of the Financial Times. The editor of the House magazine, Sienna Rodgers, brings additional expert insight and analysis.

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