{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a3ce8cbe9d7197f547590af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can Andy Burnham DEFEAT Nigel Farage?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1782376133563-283c8215-11fd-498d-8954-bbc543508207.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Andy Burnham is the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as the new UK Prime Minister after he resigned.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite winning a landslide victory less than two years ago, Labour has been trailing Nigel Farage's Reform UK in the polls for months.</p><p><br></p><p>Starmer's policy U-turns, falling popularity and decision to appoint Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US all contributed to his downfall.</p><p><br></p><p>Labour MPs are putting their faith in former Mayor of Manchester Burnham to turn the party around. He could be in place in a matter of weeks as no other candidate has come forward to challenge him for the leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Will Burnham be able to solve the UK’s problems and beat Nigel Farage at the next general election?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>James Lyons</p><p>Keir Starmer's former Director of Strategic Communications</p><p><br></p><p>Clare Muldoon</p><p>Broadcaster and Political Commentator</p><p><br></p><p>Charlie Rowley</p><p>Former UK government Special Adviser</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p>","author_name":"TRT World"}