Why UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s about-turn on Manchester City matters

After a strong week at Labour Party conference has the prime minister made his first foul? Downing Street has said Manchester City are not "above the rules" after Andy Burnham was criticised for his comments about the club's breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Adam, Chris and Joe are joined by the FT’s Whitehall editor and host of “Political Fix” Lucy Fisher to unpack the backlash, plus Andy Burnham’s big speech to conference.

00:00 – Andy Burnham’s Manchester City comments

01:13 – Why were the comments controversial?

06:23 – What are wider consequences of the Manchester City ruling?

07:40 – Burnham’s conference speech

10:14 – Could Burnham call an early general election?

15:58 – Do we know how Burnham will pay for his policies?

18:07 – Is Ed Davey under pressure from Lib Dems?

00:20:02 – Could Britain move closer to the EU?

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