Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister of the UK at a dangerous and uncertain time for the world. But will foreign policy come second for a politician who has long focused on domestic issues?

Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates speaks to allies and key experts, including Professor Michael Clarke and the EU Ambassador to the UK, to find out what a “Makerfield test” for the UK’s foreign policy will mean in practice. This test could be set to change the way the Foreign Office tackles key issues like the climate crisis, Gaza, Ukraine, and human rights.

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