{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6528fe7e3308660012b7db47/6abe4a905ba9efe5d23e6fbd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Andy Burnham's Election Promises Could Backfire","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6528fe7e3308660012b7db47/1790860263034-6371542e-de10-4a77-ad50-2bb8402dcb38.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Andy Burnham has outlined his vision for the country, and in the process written a good chunk of Labour&#39;s next manifesto.</p><p><br></p><p>But could his ambitious promises cost more than the UK economy can bear? <a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/we-cant-afford-the-pms-old-labour-instincts-s8tzx8b5j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Danny argues</a> the country can&#39;t afford his old Labour instincts, and <a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/hope-trumps-reality-andy-burnham-warm-bath-hffwqvbwt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hugo says</a> the party is like an ostrich putting its head in the sand. Sally thinks he&#39;s being mean.</p><p><br></p><p>Send your comments, questions and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Video Editor: Kim McCarthy</p><p>Executive Producer: Andrew Alexander</p><p>Picture: Getty Images</p>","author_name":"Times Radio Politics"}