# What is Andy Burnham’s big economic dilemma – and what choices does he have?

https://mins.news/en/video/44477

- BBC News, 2026-09-03 22:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km3wpZdGYR4

> The programme examines the economic challenges Andy Burnham faces before his first budget. With pressure growing on the government to increase defence spending, economics editor Faisal Islam and IFS director Helen Miller discuss the major decisions and options confronting the government.

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