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Burnham’s 'Breakneck' First Week In Office Analysed
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July 24, 2026
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31:17Now PlayingAndy Burnham’s policy blitz has dominated the news agenda in his first week in office, but his cabinet choices have caused ruptures in the Labour Party, can he keep up the momentum and preserve harmony in his party?
Also, with big decisions coming on socials care, NEETs and defence, can Burnham maintain the positive feel he’s engineered in his first week?
Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times
Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times
Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times
Producers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry Kitson
Executive producer: Molly Guinness
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