Andy Burnham vs Geoffrey Howe... and a side order of Jason Arday

The New European Podcast by The New World

Aug 13, 202657:05News & Politics

The Matts remember an astonishing letter of 45 years ago which provides stark contrast with Andy Burnham’s politics of place. Also - how the Jason Arday saga has shamed not just one academic but an entire university… and...

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