Westminster Hour - Andy Burnham prepares to take power
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Ben Wright is joined by the Labour backbencher Paul Waugh; Conservative former Cabinet minister, Sir John Whittingdale; and Hannah White - director of the Institute for Government. They discuss the imminent transfer of power from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham, potential Cabinet appointments, and the new Prime Minister's policy agenda. Rowena Mason - Whitehall editor of The Guardian - brings additional expert analysis and insight.
Published on Sunday, 19th July 2026.
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