Burnham begins: what awaits the new British PM? - podcast

Politics The Guardian By Presented by Helen Pidd with Peter Walker and Paul Harrison; produced by Ruth Abrahams, Guy Szafman, Belinda Gurung and Rudi Zygadlo; the executive producer is Sami Kent 21 Jul 2026 05:00 1 min read

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10? Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. And senior poli

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM

On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10?

Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. And senior political correspondent Peter Walker tells Helen Pidd about Burnham’s first speech at Downing Street, his new cabinet, and what it tells us about his plans in power.

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