Andy Burnham's rise to the Labour leadership has prompted renewed debate about the party's future, its relationship with working-class communities and whether it can reconnect with voters who have drifted away over recent decades.
In this episode of Turning World, Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman are joined by political commentator and author Kevin Meagher to examine what Burnham's leadership might mean—not just for Labour, but for British politics more broadly.
The conversation explores class, regional identity, faith, immigration and the changing political landscapes of both Britain and Ireland, asking whether Labour can once again become a movement rooted in community, belonging and shared purpose.
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Guest
Kevin Meagher is a political commentator, author and former government adviser. He has written extensively on British politics, Labour, devolution and Ireland, including the book A United Ireland: Why Unification Is Inevitable and How It Will Come About.
About Turning World
Hosted by Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman, Turning World explores politics, culture, faith and public life through thoughtful conversations that go beyond headlines and ideology. Each episode seeks to understand not just what is happening, but why—and what it means for the future.
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