The Goggleboxification of British politics, Liz Truss’s bonkers new book and Andy Burnham’s pickle over gherkin prices.
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Oli Dugmore to discuss the stories of the week.
READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/10/andy-burnham-must-resist-gogglebox-politics
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/polling/2026/10/britain-is-giving-andy-burnham-a-chance
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