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Andy Burnham’s big, bold, conference speech has made waves throughout the country. Moves on the triple lock, social care, and the EU have created excitement and dread among many, with a lot of lingering questions. Ed Balls and George Osborne believe he may have sewn up his position at the next election, but have played into Farage’s hand with the triple lock…

In Birmingham, the Tories are gearing up for their own conference. Can Kemi Badenoch take the wind out of the PM’s sails? George argues her shaky ground on the key issues could create an issue for her. In particular, how does she overcome the narrative of ‘vote Tory, get Reform’?

Finally, the incident in RAF Fairford last weekend has thrown into stark relief the proxy war, from states like Russia and Iran, that Europe faces. How should Britain respond? Are we really closer to war with Russia than any point in the last 40 years, as Wes Streeting claims? Can the government solve the defence spending dilemma hanging over their heads?

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17 Comments

@polcurrency Creator 8 hours ago Pinned

Has Andy Burnham created a rod for his own back with the triple lock? Will Farage exploit it to success? Let us know all your thoughts below…

@hariowen3840 4 hours ago

As Harold Wilson said: 'a week is a long time in politics' - but that's nothing compared to the 180 odd weeks until April 2030.

@DlaudDlaud 7 hours ago

This is my drug of choice....just excellent and insightful commentary and the civlised manner in which topics are discussed in the hallmark of podcasts. The TV interviewing style is too confrontational and the journalistic obsession with always seeing the politics and not the policy is so boring and predictable. That is what Burnham is really saying when he asks us to 'draw a line' under and he is right.

@NakedApeGaming 7 hours ago

I was definitely, ABSOLUTELY not a fan of the Conservatives or austerity back in the day, but I have to say, I love George now. He’s just great.

@Alexalbert13 6 hours ago

Why is there lettuce leaves in a plant pot? 😂

@philipenness2540 1 hour ago

The point most people miss. Is that the triple lock will drag more pensioners into the tax net. I’ve not seen any analytics on this. Only the impact of the Triple Lock in isolation.

@philipenness2540 1 hour ago

Andy Burnham’s view of consensus is a way of giving the illusion of “consensus” whilst it’s his view that will prevail. Listen to him on Europe, he argues the case for rejoining (based on the “facts” he articulates that don’t stand up to scrutiny). Whilst say he is only asking the options to be discussed. In addition, how will the “consensus” be decided. If people remember the pre Referendum polls were inaccurate. More questions than answers.

@philipenness2540 1 hour ago

What about the option of “embracing” Brexit as an option. Nobody seems to have this as a discussion point.

@SteveDavis-gc2pp 6 hours ago

The problem is that pensioners are being singled out again and appear to be a burden to this government. Also direct reduction in pensions to pay for a National Care Scheme is not a good look. Burn ham has no more idea on how to do politics as Starmer did.

@georgethompson453 7 hours ago

I see long term gilts have gone over 6%, not been this high for 28 years. I bet John Healey isn’t getting much sleep, how you can set a budget and how the OBR will be able to provide a reasonable critique of it heaven knows!

@vincentbyrd1153 1 hour ago

Burnham has been in office for months he claimed big things and big changes hasn't done anything.

@advocate1563 6 hours ago

Going back into Europe - if you want to repeat that particular pain you're welcome. But i suspect it results in civil.unrest and profound problems running the country. Brexit vote was psychographic above all else. Fill your boots.

@hariowen3840 3 hours ago

The real elephant in the room is exactly that, it's absolutely never mentioned, never mind barely, and that's the growing wealth inequality issue, call it whatever you may.

@JP-AT 2 hours ago

We hear that we need to increase %ge GDP on defense so we can “defend our country” - if we can’t defend our country spending 65Bn then is adding more really going to make any difference ? We have 76,000 soldiers that we will never needs as Russian - the big bad villain cant even invade Ukraine, we can only keep 3 ships running - WTF ? Half the army, cut the budget to 35Bn get ships running and invest in drones and rockets —- can you guys justify 65Bn and justify spending even more ? Use the 30Bn saves on social care and the NHS.

@charliejarrett-f6r 5 hours ago

It does seem they have it in for pensioners this administration probably because they don’t generally vote labour if you want to be cynical

@Cassp0nk 3 hours ago

This is why we hate politicians. You are more worried about getting elected than what is right for the country. The tripple lock is a stupid policy trap just like the stupid tax cliffs Labour left for you guys. This stuff just accrues and you lot never tackle it while the country goes off the cliff.

You are despicable.