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Why Andy Burnham’s ’10-Year Plan’ Is Already Kicking the Can
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27:13Now PlayingScoop: Ed Miliband is expected to announce two different kinds of sanctions over Israeli settlements in the West Bank. We have the details, but will the plan be enforceable?
Get ready for politics on hyperspeed this autumn: a decision on North Sea oil and gas, an announcement about the prisoner early release scheme, two welfare reviews, conferences, a budget and a 10-year plan. But amidst the flurry of activity, is Andy Burnham putting off some tough decisions?
Reform UK says British-born workers should get priority for social housing. We look at the shifting Overton window on citizenship as three parties on the right - The Conservative Party, Reform UK and Restore UK - jostle for votes.
Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times
Fraser Nelson, columnist, The Times
Producers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry Kitson
Executive producer: Molly Guinness
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