Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast
By Presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot, produced by Saskia Collette, music by Axel Kacoutié; executive producer Maz Ebtehaj · Via The Guardian Politics · Published by Everything Blog
Internal skepticism is growing around Andy Burnham's long-term policy vision, with colleagues questioning if his proposals have sufficient substance. Doubts surrounding his ten-year strategy arrive amid broader political turbulence across party lines. These concerns coincided with a lively Prime Minister's Questions where Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch targeted the prime minister with jokes. At the same time, separate regulatory proposals may subject commercial platforms like Vinted to an incoming social media ban.
Key points
Growing doubts among party colleagues threaten the overall momentum and credibility of Bu…: Growing doubts among party colleagues threaten the overall momentum and credibility of Burnham's policy agenda.
Opposition leadership continues to challenge government authority using pointed attacks d…: Opposition leadership continues to challenge government authority using pointed attacks during weekly parliamentary exchanges.
Legislative efforts targeting social media may capture unexpected commercial applications…: Legislative efforts targeting social media may capture unexpected commercial applications within their expanding regulatory scope.
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Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast
This week, Kemi Badenoch roasted the prime minister at PMQs with gag after gag. But while the leader of the opposition looks feisty, are some Labour MPs also beginning to wonder if Andy Burnham has the substance to back his policy agenda?
Plus, with the social media ban looking likely to include companies such as Vinted, deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the government’s thinking
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