Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans

By Catherine Needham, Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, University of Birmingham
Elliott Johnson, Professor of Public Policy, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Hannah Bunting, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative British Politics and Co-director of The Elections Centre, University of Exeter
Peter Urwin, Director, Centre for Employment Research, University of Westminster
Steve Schifferes, Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City St George's, University of London

In his first party conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to change the country – but warned of pain ahead as he puts his ideas into action. A panel of experts assesses his chances of success.

Risking it all for social care

Catherine Needham, Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, University of Birmingham

It was encouraging to see Andy Burnham give so much attention to social care in his speech. He even said he is personally willing to “pay a political price” to pursue a National Care Service. It looks like…

Read complete article

~	Wolves did not save Yellowstone – why were we so desperate to believe they did?

~	AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing

~	Taylor Swift: my database of her 123,553 lyrics reveals hidden patterns

~	From sausage rolls to full breakfasts, class has shaped the foods that define English identity

~	Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection

~	Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence

~	How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?

~	Ethiopia’s peace deal is unravelling – what went wrong with the Tigray agreement

~	Millions of new skilled workers are needed – vocational GCSEs could help prepare them

~	Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?