With Andy Burnham tipped to waltz into Downing Street in a few weeks, the seventh UK prime minister in since 2016 we ask -

❓Is the UK ungovernable ?

❓Are the public too hard to please?

❓Are parliamentary parties addicted to the drama of leadership coups?

❓Is First Past The Post failing to drive consensus and compromise in a divided nation?

❓Is the fickle faith in leaders a new thing?

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It’s only Wednesday and it’s already been quite the week for the Prime Minister.

What questions will he face at PMQs ?

Will straight answers be in any greater supply than last week?

Join us as we listen to the questions from party leaders and Sir Keir Starmer’s answers.

Full exchange on the Parliament Youtube channel

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We take a look at what Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield by election might mean.

Despite predictions of a photo finish result - Burnham romped home with 55% of the vote.

🔴What could the surprise result mean?

🔴How quickly will a Labour leadership contest ensue?

🔴How many contenders will fight for the crown?

Tell us what you think happens next and who will win out.

Leave us a comment or send a voice note or email studio@pppodcast.uk

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Future shows:-

Social media ban

Do you have something to say about the government's plans to ban social media for the under 16's ?

You might think it's the best idea, or may thing it's unworkable or government intrusion into lives where parents should be in control?

Brexit - 10 years on

How do you feel about Brexit as the 10 anniversary of the vote to leave the EU approaches on June 23rd.

Have you changed your mind? What have been the greatest wins from leaving the EU? What form do you think our future relationship with the EU should take? Should we join the customs union or single market ? Should we rejoin?

If you have something to contribute to either the social media ban or Brexit 10 years on topics, please let us know, whether you just have comments to share or maybe would want to join us on the show - send us a message on Facebook or voice-note or email studio@pppodcast.uk

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