What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan? | BBC Newscast
Today we look at what Andy Burnham’s plan for the UK economy is. We reveal what he’s expected to say in a speech on the
Today we look at what Andy Burnham’s plan for the UK economy is. We reveal what he’s expected to say in a speech on the economy on Monday, who the people advising him on it are, and who he might make chancellor. Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura. She and Paddy are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam, who’s been looking at what a Burnham Treasury might look like.
00:00 What’s Burnham’s economic plan? 00:04:07 Victoria’s interview with Burnham, the fiscal rules moment 00:07:37 Breaking down Burnham’s answer to the fiscal rules question 00:12:24 What might he say about the economy on Monday? 00:17:46 What can we learn about Burnham’s economic views from his book? 00:20:02 The churn of Prime Ministers in the UK 00:23:39 Who is in the chancellor race?
00:28:05 Bringing in James Purnell as his chief of staff 00:34:44 Burnham’s beliefs 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 on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.
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