Should MPs Skip Summer Recess?

Andy Burnham will officially become our next Prime Minister on 20th July and already faces a demanding transition into his new role. Despite being cheered by Labour MPs, former leader Tony Blair warned him he is not going to be loved. Meanwhile, Tories demand a delay to Parliament’s long summer recess, calling it unacceptable for Burnham to avoid scrutiny on his unrevealed policies. Do you think in light of this change, MPs should forgo the summer recess? Political Editor at The Huffington Post UK, Kevin Schofield, and Firmer Director of Comms for The Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, reveal if they believe the break should be skipped or not, then Petrie get your thoughts. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.