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    Burnham's cabinet

    23/07/2026 | 44 mins.
    It’s day 4 of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s premiership.

    His cabinet is now appointed - With some notable appointments to the top jobs, plenty of reshuffling, and some loyal Starmer-ites out.

    The PM has also begun to announce his measures to tackle the cost of living, from bus fares to energy bills, and a big clear target from the off: end rough sleeping.

    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Tom McTague to discuss.
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    Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    20/07/2026 | 32 mins.
    Today, Keir Starmer made his way from No 10 to Buckingham Palace to officially resign as Prime Minister.

    He was closely followed by his replacement, Andy Burnham, who is currently in his first few hours in the job.

    Anoosh Chakelian is in Westminster with Ailbhe Rea to discuss.
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    Starmer bows out

    18/07/2026 | 50 mins.
    Keir Starmer has bowed out of his role as Prime Minister. At his final PMQs, an unusually convivial tone was struck.

    As Starmer's political career draws to a close, Will Dunn and Tom McTague discuss his tenure, his final week, and ponder his unpopularity.
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    The transition begins

    16/07/2026 | 41 mins.
    As Keir Starmer's premiership draws to a close, Andy Burnham is putting the finishing touches on his plan for power.

    Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague in the studio to discuss:

    Anne Widdecomb's role in British Politics
    Keir Starmer's final days as Prime Minister
    The people likely to be appointed in an Andy Burnham cabinet
    Why appointing Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor would go against Andy Burnham's own principles
    Why the briefing against Ed Miliband shows Burnham's plan to improve Number 10 culture will be an uphill battle

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    Exclusive: Andy Burnham appoints Number 10 policy chief
    https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/07/exclusive-andy-burnham-appoints-number-10-policy-chief
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    How can the UK protect its Critical National Infrastructure from cyberattacks?

    14/07/2026 | 22 mins.
    Cyberattacks on the UK’s critical national infrastructure are becoming faster and more sophisticated.

    What will it take to protect the systems and services that keep the country running?

    Host Zoë Grünewald is joined by Matt Western MP, Chair of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, and Chris Parker, Director of Government Strategy at Fortinet UK.

    Our panel discusses how ransomware, hostile state actors and AI-enabled attacks are changing the threat landscape facing the UK’s critical national infrastructure, as well as where regulation and governance may need to go further.

    They talk about the risks posed by legacy systems and cyber skills shortages, what effective resilience looks like in practice, and why closer cooperation between government and industry matters.

    This New Statesman podcast episode is sponsored by Fortinet.

    LINKS

    Fortinet 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report

    Fortinet 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report

    Fortinet 2026 OT Report

    Government Cyber Action Plan

    UK Cyber Growth Action Plan
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Helping you make sense of politics – every week.Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On The Politics Show, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.--START HERE:▶︎ Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?--LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download and subscribe in the New Statesman app to enjoy all our episodes without the ads.--MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question - we answer them on the podcast every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter in your inbox every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday--Hosts:Anoosh ChakelianRegular contributors and co-hosts:Tom McTague, Editor-in-chiefAilbhe Rea, Political editorProduction team:Senior podcast producer: Catharine HughesPodcast and video producer: Rob Le MareAssistant producer: Biba KangExecutive producer: Chris Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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