This week on Our Week, Untangled, Jordan and Kathryn unpack another busy week in UK politics, current affairs and justice.
We begin with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to No. 10, as the Ukrainian leader became Andy Burnham’s first international guest since entering Downing Street. We discuss the significance of the meeting, the UK’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine, and what Burnham’s early foreign policy priorities tell us about his premiership.
Next, we examine the controversy surrounding Green Party leader Zack Polanski’s social media post, the political reaction it provoked, and the wider debate about political responsibility and campaigning in the age of social media.
The conversation then turns to Andy Burnham’s plans to reform adult social care, including his call for cross-party cooperation to tackle one of the biggest long-term challenges facing the NHS and local government, and whether meaningful reform is finally within reach.
We also preview the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, recorded before the result was declared. We assess the campaign, the candidates, the key issues facing voters, and what the contest could mean for Labour following Burnham’s move to Downing Street.
Finally, we discuss the latest developments involving Axel Rudakubana, following new assault charges brought against him while in custody, and what the case means for prison safety, the criminal justice system and public confidence.
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