What’s Piling Up On Andy Burnham’s Desk?

2026-08-13

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Today, we’re looking at the emerging issues the new prime minister will be forced to deal with when he returns to parliament.We look at ongoing issues over the early release of prisoners and warnings from the Treasury. We also discuss his summer strategy and whether it’s working.Adam is joined live onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe by Henry Zeffman and James Cook to discuss.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works...

Today, we’re looking at the emerging issues the new prime minister will be forced to deal with when he returns to parliament.

We look at ongoing issues over the early release of prisoners and warnings from the Treasury. We also discuss his summer strategy and whether it’s working.

Adam is joined live onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe by Henry Zeffman and James Cook to discuss.

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