# Andy Burnham clashes with Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs

https://mins.news/en/video/42098

- Guardian News, 2026-09-02 13:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RRsV6iWCcM

> At his first Prime Minister’s Questions since taking office, Andy Burnham faced questioning from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch over borrowing costs and spending. Burnham argued that welfare should be reduced and said he was willing to work with the Conservatives on the issue.

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