Who should be Andy Burnham’s Chancellor?

Steve Richards presents the Rock N Roll Politics podcast by Podmasters

Jun 26, 202639:58News & Politics

The answer to this question is hugely significant. Look back and mid-term Prime Ministers fall out badly with their chosen Chancellor - too often Labour Prime Ministers seek to reassure the media and the markets with the...

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