Is Brexit becoming awkward for Andy Burnham? | BBC Newscast

Today, we look at why the subject of Brexit is awkward for Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester Mayor who wants to be the Makerfield MP.

He was doing a speech today in which he clarified his position on the issue. And Keir Starmer’s been out in front of the camera today with the same message – I’m not going anywhere.

Adam and Chris are joined by political correspondent Alex Forsyth, and diplomatic correspondent James Landale, who’s been looking at the question: Is Britain ungovernable?

00:00 – Labour leadership ‘shadow contest’
02:27 – Keir Starmer rules out a departure timetable
05:56 – What is Burnham’s pitch to voters?
09:20 – Why by-elections are unpredictable
14:24 – Burnham and Brexit
17:08 – Pub quiz!
20:50 – Is the UK becoming ungovernable?
30:06 – Final thoughts on leadership, money and public trust

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