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- StandardSummaries onlyCoffee House Shots: Britain's First Catholic PM? — with Patrick Maguire
Published Aug 2, 2026
Patrick MaguireIs Andy Burnham the country's first catholic Prime Minister, and how might it influence his leadership? Despite his faith drawing him to Labour, he doesn’t attend mass and rarely emphasises his religion publicly. To unpack his faith and where it might take him, Lara Brown, The Spectator's commissioning editor, is joined by the chief political commentator at The Times, Patrick Maguire, and The Spectator's religion editor, Damian Thompson.Produced by Henry Lloyd and Ed Parker. Hosted on Acast. See