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- As Keir Starmer's premiership draws to a close, Andy Burnham is putting the finishing touches on his plan for power.
Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague in the studio to discuss:
Anne Widdecomb's role in British Politics
Keir Starmer's final days as Prime Minister
The people likely to be appointed in an Andy Burnham cabinet
Why appointing Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor would go against Andy Burnham's own principles
Why the briefing against Ed Miliband shows Burnham's plan to improve Number 10 culture will be an uphill battle
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Exclusive: Andy Burnham appoints Number 10 policy chief
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/07/exclusive-andy-burnham-appoints-number-10-policy-chief
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Cyberattacks on the UK’s critical national infrastructure are becoming faster and more sophisticated.
What will it take to protect the systems and services that keep the country running?
Host Zoë Grünewald is joined by Matt Western MP, Chair of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, and Chris Parker, Director of Government Strategy at Fortinet UK.
Our panel discusses how ransomware, hostile state actors and AI-enabled attacks are changing the threat landscape facing the UK’s critical national infrastructure, as well as where regulation and governance may need to go further.
They talk about the risks posed by legacy systems and cyber skills shortages, what effective resilience looks like in practice, and why closer cooperation between government and industry matters.
This New Statesman podcast episode is sponsored by Fortinet.
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Fortinet 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report
Fortinet 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report
Fortinet 2026 OT Report
Government Cyber Action Plan
UK Cyber Growth Action Plan
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Nigel Farage, pollings' current front runner to win the next general election, has resigned as an MP.
However, he plans to stand as a candidate in the by-election this move will trigger. Labour, the Lib Dems and the Tories have labelled this a “stunt” and won’t stand in the contest.
Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is continuing to prepare for power…
Tom McTague is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Ethan Croft to discuss.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Nigel Farage loses his cool as he’s grilled on his £5 million “gift”, the “anti-woke” Davos and the elephant seal that’s terrorising Tasmania.
Will and Anoosh round up the stories of the week.
READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/07/is-nigel-farage-losing-momentum
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Andy Burnham is preparing for power – which means horsetrading, negotiations and planning.
Ailbhe Rea has been speaking to MPs and advisors inside the Labour party to find out what's really happening in Team Burnham, who's in line for the top jobs, and why some Labour MPs are giving Burnham "the ick".
Plus: Reform say Nigel Farage is having a great time. Other sources say he’s struggling. What’s going on inside the “unofficial opposition”?
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Ailbhe Rea.
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Helping you make sense of politics – every week.Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On The Politics Show, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.--START HERE:▶︎ Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?--LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download and subscribe in the New Statesman app to enjoy all our episodes without the ads.--MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question - we answer them on the podcast every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter in your inbox every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday--Hosts:Anoosh ChakelianRegular contributors and co-hosts:Tom McTague, Editor-in-chiefAilbhe Rea, Political editorProduction team:Senior podcast producer: Catharine HughesPodcast and video producer: Rob Le MareAssistant producer: Biba KangExecutive producer: Chris Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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