Will the Greens block Burnham's path to No 10?

In a clip from today's podcast, Ava and Andy take to the PolJOE sofa to unpack last week's political chaos, from Wes Streeting's sustained meddling to Mayor Burnham's prospects in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. The pair unpack the strategic dilemmas facing Labour, from internal tensions to campaign positioning, and whether Burnham represents a genuine shift or more of the same. With the Greens confirming they’ll stand a candidate, will the left vote be split, and could that inadvertently hand victory to Reform UK? Figures like Caroline Lucas have already warned against prioritising party politics over the bigger picture. Like PoliticsJOE? We need your support:   / politicsjoe  

IN FULL - Nigel Farage calls for UK to 'WAKE UP' ahead of PIVOTAL Makerfield by-election
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IN FULL - Nigel Farage calls for UK to 'WAKE UP' ahead of PIVOTAL Makerfield by-election

Trump Gets Booed & Falls Asleep During NBA Finals, Claims War is Almost Over & Goodbye Spencer Pratt
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Trump Gets Booed & Falls Asleep During NBA Finals, Claims War is Almost Over & Goodbye Spencer Pratt

Victoria Derbyshire challenges Laila Cunningham on Reform Makerfield by-election campaign
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Victoria Derbyshire challenges Laila Cunningham on Reform Makerfield by-election campaign

Why the far-right HATE London | Sadiq Khan interview
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Why the far-right HATE London | Sadiq Khan interview

The establishment are making antisemitism WORSE | Norman Finkelstein
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The establishment are making antisemitism WORSE | Norman Finkelstein

Will Andy Burnham be SPAT OUT by a Reform-loving constituency?
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Will Andy Burnham be SPAT OUT by a Reform-loving constituency?

Burnham Would, Wesley Snipes - Private Eye on Labour's Leadership Woes
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Burnham Would, Wesley Snipes - Private Eye on Labour's Leadership Woes

Van Jones And Fetterman Join Desperate Smear Campaign Against Graham Platner
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Van Jones And Fetterman Join Desperate Smear Campaign Against Graham Platner

Crowds 'boo' Donald Trump at NBA finals | James O’Brein reacts
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Crowds 'boo' Donald Trump at NBA finals | James O’Brein reacts

Neil Kinnock | A Labour Rebel's Path To Power.
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Neil Kinnock | A Labour Rebel's Path To Power.

“It's not a game show” | Former Prime Minister Sir John Major on the current state of UK politics
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“It's not a game show” | Former Prime Minister Sir John Major on the current state of UK politics

Meet the MP fighting for Socialism in 2026
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Meet the MP fighting for Socialism in 2026

Winning Makerfield might not be so easy for Andy Burnham. This Is Why.
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Winning Makerfield might not be so easy for Andy Burnham. This Is Why.

Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist, Farage IS NOT.
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Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist, Farage IS NOT.

'Iran Will Give Up NOTHING' Israel Bombs Iran As Lebanon War Smashes Trump Ceasefire
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'Iran Will Give Up NOTHING' Israel Bombs Iran As Lebanon War Smashes Trump Ceasefire

Reform councillors admit they don’t know what they’re doing
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Reform councillors admit they don’t know what they’re doing

Is there more to Andy Burnham than just the vibes? | The News Agents
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Is there more to Andy Burnham than just the vibes? | The News Agents

How much did the Queen know about Andrew? | Andrew Lownie | The New Statesman
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How much did the Queen know about Andrew? | Andrew Lownie | The New Statesman

Why is Reform standing by a 'sexist' candidate in Makerfield? | The News Agents
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Why is Reform standing by a 'sexist' candidate in Makerfield? | The News Agents

“Tuchel Has Got It Wrong” John Terry, Simon Jordan & Piers Morgan Debate England's World Cup Hopes
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“Tuchel Has Got It Wrong” John Terry, Simon Jordan & Piers Morgan Debate England's World Cup Hopes