Andy Burnham can’t explain the economy

The Politics Show · Sep 5, 2026 · 36m

Labour’s missing money metaphor, the millionaires still getting benefits and Dyson’s £420 toothbrush.

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Dunn to round up the stories of the week.

READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/bursting-the-bubble/2026/09/andy-burnham-cant-explain-the-economy

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/09/britain-must-stop-paying-benefits-to-millionaires

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