575. Alastair Reacts to Burnham’s Speech and Rory’s Viral Stare

The Rest Is Politics

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 56 minutes

Will scrapping the triple lock be electorally perilous for Burnham, or can his vision of a national care service convince the public and his party that it’s time for pension reform? Did being Mayor of Greater Manchester make him a better orator? And what is Rory’s explanation for his viral Newsnight stare?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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