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The New Statesman Podcast by The New Statesman

Jul 16, 202641:16News & Politics

As Keir Starmer's premiership draws to a close, Andy Burnham is putting the finishing touches on his plan for power. Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague in the studio to discuss: Anne Widdecomb's role in British Politics Keir S...

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The transition begins is an episode from The New Statesman Podcast by The New Statesman. As Keir Starmer's premiership draws to a close, Andy Burnham is putting the finishing touches on his plan for power. Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague in th...

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Published Jul 16, 2026, 41:16 long, audio available.

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