Can Andy Burnham unite Britain? The Prime Minister has unveiled his 10-year plan for the UK, promising to tackle the cost of living, rebuild public services and reshape the economy. But with critics warning of a new era of big government and polling suggesting many southern voters question his legitimacy, can Burnham win over the whole country?
Alex Deane, political commentator, breaks down Burnham’s first major policy agenda, the promise to ease the cost of living, concerns over expanding the state, and whether the Prime Minister has secured a genuine mandate for change.
Peter Cardwell, Talk presenter, and former Labour official Richard Power Sayeed debate whether Burnham’s programme represents a fresh direction for Britain or simply a return to traditional Labour politics.
Finally, Lord Matthew Elliott, founder of the TaxPayers’ Alliance and former Vote Leave chief executive, gives his verdict on Burnham’s economic vision, the implications for taxpayers and business, and Boris Johnson’s latest intervention on Brexit, Partygate and the advice he says he would give the new Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham, 10-year plan, cost of living, big state, Labour government, legitimacy, Brexit, Boris Johnson and Britain’s future. Can Burnham bring the country together behind his vision?
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