What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
7/19/202643 min
Today we look at what Number 10 has in store for Andy Burnham ahead of his first day as prime minister with two insiders who’ve been there with former prime ministers.
Lord Stuart Wood was an advisor to Gordon Brown and Lucia Hodgson was Boris Johnson’s deputy dire of communications.
They explain what the first day is like, what they expect from the new PM, and the unexpected quirks of the job.
We also look at plans to drop government-issued digital ID for all British adults and what he’ll do with Thames Water.
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First 90 secondsPaddy O'Connell· Host0:00
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Paddy O'Connell· Host1:13
Well, we're learning more and more about Andy Burnham's Number 10.
Laura Kuenssberg· Host1:18
We are. The day before he walks through the shiny black door for the first time as Prime Minister, we are going to try and tell you a bit what Number 10 will look like with the benefit of a lovely duet of people,