'Playing to the gallery': Why Andy Burnham's Brexit shift is sparking major backlash

Andy Burnham has delivered his first Labour Party conference speech as Prime Minister, but critics are already accusing him of playing to the gallery.

From sweeping state intervention and radical council housing reforms to controversially axing the pension triple lock, the new PM has laid out a bold but heavily scrutinised vision for the UK.

From the newsroom, our political reporter Jack Elsom ,breaks down the key moments from the speech, exposing the lack of detail on welfare and defence, and exploring why his explosive shift on Brexit could spark a massive backlash with voters.

Sam Homewood and Rhiannon Jones bring you exclusive access, deep dives, and the real scoops behind The Sun’s biggest headlines. The stories that matter, direct from the newsroom studio.

00:00 - Introduction & Energy Policy
02:38 - Tax & Pensioner Support
03:29 - Welfare Reform & Housing Benefit
05:33 - Defense & NATO Commitments
06:29 - Immigration & Channel Crossings
07:44 - AI & Innovation Strategy
08:37 - Housing & Council Homes Expansion
10:40 - Business Growth & Regional Devolution
12:43 - Electoral Reform & Proportional Representation
14:23 - Brexit & Future EU Relations

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