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Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast

Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? – podcast

Are cracks showing in the Burnham project? Plus, with the social media ban looking likely to include companies such as Vinted, deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the government’s thinking Read Kiran’s article on jitters about Burnham’s 10-year plan here Read Jessica’s article on the social media ban here Send any questions for Pippa and Kiran to

This week, Kemi Badenoch roasted the prime minister at PMQs with gag after gag. But while the leader of the opposition looks feisty, are some Labour MPs also beginning to wonder if Andy Burnham has the substance to back his policy agenda? Plus, with the social media ban looking likely to include companies such as Vinted, deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the government’s thinking Read Kiran’s article on jitters about Burnham’s 10-year plan here Read Jessica’s article on the social media ban here Send any questions for Pippa and Kiran to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Watch Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here Continue reading...

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