Andy Burnham has raised the bar for government
The Labour party conference saw the PM set an ambitious direction for government.
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Burnham goes big: What difference does it make?
Claire Ainsley and Sophie Stowers join us in the IfG's pop-up studio in Liverpool to share their instant reaction to the PM's big conference speech.
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See allAndy Burnham has raised the bar for government
The Labour party conference saw the PM set an ambitious direction for government.
Andy Burnham has opened the door to EU membership
It is far from clear that there is a path to a consensus on Europe.
Burnham should follow triple lock reforms with more boldness on other fiscal problems
The PM is right to reform the pensions triple lock.
Andy Burnham should establish the National Care Service this parliament
There is no reason to delay plans for potentially three years.
Burnham goes big: What difference does it make?
Claire Ainsley and Sophie Stowers join us in the IfG's pop-up studio in Liverpool to share their instant reaction to the PM's big conference speech.
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15:00 — 16:00The IfG will set out its expert analysis of the chancellor’s budget and what it reveals about Andy Burnham’s government.