Taming Labour, Facing Down Farage: Steve Richards on Burnham's Plan | The Mishal Husain Show

Andy Burnham appears set to walk into 10 Downing Street and take power as the UK’s latest prime minister. Behind the mid-term departure of Keir Starmer has been, at least in part, the rise of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Farage himself has dominated the headlines this week, amid an investigation and his decision to re-contest his parliamentary seat. In this conversation with Mishal Husain, longtime UK political commentator Steve Richards examines Burnham’s record and looks at what he stands for. They also discuss how the new Labour leader might deal with his own party and the popularity of Farage. 00:00 Introduction from Mishal Husain 03:15 An early political memory 04:51 A turning point for the UK? 06:44 Burnham the changemaker? 08:21 When it went wrong for Starmer 13:00 Like an episode of “Fawlty Towers” 15:35 Prime ministers as “political teachers” 19:15 What is Manchesterism? 23:50 “There's gonna have to be more taxation” 31:42 “It’s safer to be bold” 37:24 Can Andy Burnham beat Nigel Farage? 40:23 Dealing with Donald Trump 42:53 Labour MPs are “fickle” Contact The Mishal Husain Show [email protected] Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/mishal Watch Bloomberg Vodcasts:    • Bloomberg Video Podcasts | Interviews & More   Subscribe to Bloomberg Podcasts: https://bit.ly/BloombergPodcasts Visit us: https://www.bloomberg.com/podcasts Visit our other YouTube channels: Bloomberg Television:    / @markets   Bloomberg Originals:    / bloomberg   For coverage on news, markets and more: http://www.bloomberg.com/video