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

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, hi

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