Why UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters | BBC Newscast

A BBC Newscast episode discussing the backlash after Prime Minister Andy Burnham was criticised for his comments about Manchester City's breaches of Premier League financial rules. Downing Street has said the club is not "above the rules". Presenters Adam, Chris and Joe are joined by FT Whitehall editor and "Political Fix" host Lucy Fisher to discuss the reaction and Burnham's speech at Labour Party conference. The episode also covers wider consequences of the Manchester City ruling, whether Burnham could call an early general election, how his policies would be funded, pressure on Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats, and whether Britain could move closer to the EU.

• Downing Street says Manchester City are not "above the rules" after criticism of Burnham's comments
• Discussion of Burnham's speech at Labour Party conference
• Possible early general election and how policies would be funded
• Also covers Ed Davey and the Lib Dems, and closer UK-EU ties

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? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews