Britain editor, New Statesman. Lead host, New Statesman Podcast (Publisher Podcast Award winner '21-24) & co-host Westminster Reimagined with Armando Iannucci.
There's more to Andy Burnham's premiership than vibes - my @newstatesman1913.bsky.social column this week on the intellectual project behind him:
Are we living under “woke Blue Labour”?To understand Burnhamism, look back to 2010www.newstatesman.comLatest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod! I'm joined by the great @meganekenyon.bsky.social to discuss the Green Party's Zack Polanski (and Andy Burnham) problem, and the result of the Greater Manchester mayoralty by-election!
Is Zack Polanski too "online"? | The Politics Showshows.acast.comNew @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod with @pronouncedalva.bsky.social and @tommctague.bsky.social! Social care, social media, and everything else you need to know about Andy Burnham's government so far:
The Burnham comms and policy blitz | The Politics Showshows.acast.comMy latest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social column on the Other Westminster - and why Andy Burnham will need to spend more time there, for his flagship pledge:
Burnham's rough sleeping campaign should begin in WestminsterThe Prime Minister's flagship pledge can only be achieved in Parliament's backyardwww.newstatesman.comEven a third of Reform voters say recent temperatures make them more anxious about climate change - exclusive poll:
Heatwaves make a majority of Brits more fearful for the futureEven a third of Reform voters say recent temperatures make them more anxious about climate changewww.newstatesman.comMy @newstatesman1913.bsky.social column this week on shoe-leather democracy in Britain and how it's changing:
Political violence is eroding British libertyEvery act of violence or intimidation is a blow against our way of political lifewww.newstatesman.comNew @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod! @pronouncedalva.bsky.social and I react to Andy Burnham's first hours as the new PM:
Prime Minister Andy Burnham | The Politics Showshows.acast.comHow is Burnham preparing for power, and feeling about politicians jockeying for jobs? And what's going on in Reform? @pronouncedalva.bsky.social, @tommctague.bsky.social and I discuss on the latest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod!
"Startlingly transactional" – Burnham prepares for power | The Politics Showshows.acast.comMy column in this week's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social is now online - on Nigel Farage losing momentum, and his common touch:
Nigel Farage's aura lossThe Reform UK leader has had a tricky run of by-election disappointmentswww.newstatesman.comOn the latest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod, @pronouncedalva.bsky.social and I analyse Andy Burnham's big speech:
“Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan | The Politics Showshows.acast.comMen carrying lecturns, men in shorts in the Palace of Westminster, men versus horses, and a men's slouch pouch onesie (£75.55) - it's a hot boy summer on the latest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod, where @willdunn.bsky.social and I round up the week!
Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh | The Politics Showshows.acast.comNew @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod! @tommctague.bsky.social, @pronouncedalva.bsky.social and I talk through how Burnham pulled off his coup, and what the next three weeks could bring:
A critical three weeks for Burnham | The Politics Showshows.acast.comFifteen years since the "dinner-table test", everyday racism is becoming a British political norm - my column in this week's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social, drawing on @britishfuture.bsky.social @sundersays.bsky.social research:
Everyday racism is becoming a political normOnline rhetoric is drifting into real intolerancewww.newstatesman.comOne supportive minister calls the next three weeks “the Valley of Death” for Burnham:
Anoosh ChakelianVery striking cover and brilliant, juicy cover story by @pronouncedalva.bsky.social in this week's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social: www.newstatesman.com/politics/wes...
Very striking cover and brilliant, juicy cover story by @pronouncedalva.bsky.social in this week's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social: www.newstatesman.com/politics/wes...
On today's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod, @pronouncedalva.bsky.social, @tommctague.bsky.social and I react to Keir Starmer's resignation speech, look back on his premiership and look ahead to Andy Burnham:
Keir Starmer resigns: “He’s been chewed up and spat out” | The Politics Showshows.acast.comMore Ariana Grande-inspired headline writing at the NS (and piece is well worth a read!)
Will DunnThe always excellent @hannahsbee.bsky.social tells Steve Bray to pack it in www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Brilliant sketch by @willdunn.bsky.social:
Thank you, Keir Starmer, nextThe podium, the emotions, Steve Bray: deposing prime ministers is starting to get a bit repetitivewww.newstatesman.comMy weekend round-up with @willdunn.bsky.social on the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod! From political brands to our banned lists to the topsy-turvy tale of the shadow home secretary, listen here for anything you might have missed this week:
“Brand Burnham”: Why Andy is a marketing success story | The Politics Showshows.acast.com