<p>Scrutiny of Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate for Makerfield, continues.&nbsp;</p><br><p>As the Labour party wrangles over who should be leader, Andy Burnham is hoping a successful campaign in Makerfield will prove to party and country that he can beat Reform and turn a hitherto spectacularly unpopular government around.&nbsp;</p><br><p>But after his U-turn on Brexit, now his commitment to trans ideology is coming under fire… as his previous comments suggesting that trans-identified men should have access to women-only spaces emerged. &nbsp;</p><br><p>Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves has reportedly been discussing voluntary price caps with supermarkets – to keep the prices of essential goods down.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Immediately, a furious reaction from retail groups ensued.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Karl Turner MP calls it ‘nearly the barmiest idea I’ve ever heard’.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.</p><br><p>Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>