Episode
The ghosts of Burnham past haunt his campaign
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- Politics At Sam and Anne's
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- Jun 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1369
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Summary
Andy Burnham’s political opponents are finding plenty of attack lines to throw at him. So, are past comments and policy positions – from WASPI women to calls for an early election – coming back to haunt the Burnham campaign? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy also wonder who is to blame for Keir Starmer’s troubles? Well, according to a focus group of Labour members – it's all the media’s fault! The duo unpack the mood within the party and the continued paralysis at the heart of government – affecting everything from the delayed reset of relations with the EU to the even more delayed Defence Investment Plan. You can see all the candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election here.