WorldPublished: 14 June 2026 at 06:20

Podcast: Andy Burnham's journey from minister to would-be PM

A Politico Europe podcast examines Labour politician Andy Burnham's evolution from loyal minister to candidate hoping to become prime minister.

In a bonus episode of Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan sits down with Jack Blanchard to explore who Andy Burnham really is. Blanchard traces Burnham's path from a loyal minister in the New Labour years to his current political persona, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped him. Burnham now aims to win the Makerfield by-election and eventually secure the keys to No10 Downing Street.

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