The News Quiz: Ep1. The Burnham bounce?
Summary
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman, this episode of The News Quiz features teams led by Pierre Novelli and Coco Khan against Kyra Gray and Alistair Beckett-King. The panel discusses Andy Burnham’s early days as Prime Minister, including his first PMQs, the "Burnham bounce," and his vague policy promises. Other topics include Keir Starmer’s departure from Parliament, the Green Party’s bid for his former seat, and the UK’s record-breaking summer heat. The show also covers the crisis of prison overcrowding, with jokes about converting laundry rooms into cells, and the absurdity of 10 Downing Street being…
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: Whole Foods and Midas Tires
Introduction and team introductions
Andy Burnham's first PMQs and 'vibes'
Burnham's policies and the Lib-Lab pact
The 'Burnham Bounce' and Ukraine visit
Blame game: Thatcherism and Brexit
Sponsorship: Whole Foods and Midas Tires
Keir Starmer's new career and Hobart by-election
Kemi Badenoch and the value of 'vibes'
Downing Street on Booking.com and bond markets
Prison overcrowding and laundry room cells
Record heatwave and climate change reactions
Winners, breaking news, and credits
Podcast trailers: Comedy of the Week and You're Dead to Me
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