“Who Will Andy Burnham Disappoint First?” | Tough Decisions Await Labour’s New Leader

Former Labour adviser Paul Richards joins Jeremy Kyle to discuss Andy Burnham’s expected move into Downing Street and the intense scrutiny awaiting him. Richards argues that Burnham is a pragmatic politician who will pursue “what works”, rather than remain tied to one Labour faction or ideology. He predicts that Burnham could combine traditionally left-wing policies with targeted tax cuts, action on welfare and a tougher approach to illegal migration. Jeremy questions how Burnham would fund his plans, tackle Britain’s welfare bill and deliver the economic growth being promised without raising taxes. Richards admits Burnham may never be more popular or powerful than he is now — before the difficult decisions begin. The pair also pay tribute to Anne Widdecombe, remembering her as a conviction politician who “stuck out from the crowd”, before discussing England’s chances of winning the World Cup. Have you got a story? Email [email protected] Click here for more from Talk: https://talk.tv If you need any help, visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_co... #andyburnham #labour #politics #jeremykyle #paulrichards #downingstreet #talktv