Burnham backlash: Middle classes revolt against migrant housing plan

Burnham backlash: Middle classes revolt against migrant housing plan

Author: The Telegraph August 12, 2026 Duration: 38:46

In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Poppy Coburn react to Andy Burnham’s demand that middle-class towns and villages across the UK take in their “fair share” of illegal migrants.


They examine the severe strain mass arrivals place on small rural communities such as the Oxfordshire village of Piddington, where a population of just more than 350 residents could be asked to absorb more than 1,200 asylum seekers.


Plus, after Rupert Lowe’s announcement that the pact between Restore Britain and Reform UK is officially dead, Camilla and Poppy unpack the personal rift between Mr Lowe and Nigel Farage, while challenging the fringe rhetoric surrounding “white British” identity.


We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X


► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor


The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026


Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Producer: Emma Williams and David Levene

Video Producer: Will Walters

Social Producer: Nada Aggour

Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman

Editor: Camilla Tominey


Highlights:



  • Burnham has called for the middle-class to do more - but would he host a migrants in Makerfield?
  • The idea of a Reform UK / Restore pact Camilla and Poppy discuss who is to blame and why it all fell apart.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


For a sharp, unfiltered take on the stories shaping Britain and beyond, tune into The Daily T. This daily podcast from The Telegraph is driven by the candid chemistry and quick wit of Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and columnist Tim Stanley. They don’t just recap the headlines; they dive into the nuances, arguments, and often absurd realities behind the day’s most pressing topics in politics, culture, and society. The conversation is free-thinking and direct, cutting through the noise with a blend of analysis and humour that feels more like a compelling chat with well-informed friends than a formal news broadcast. Listeners will find themselves in the middle of intelligent debates on Westminster manoeuvres, cultural shifts, and global affairs. The podcast regularly features exclusive sit-downs with a wide array of influential voices, from political figures like Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to other prominent names in the public eye, adding depth and varied perspective to the ongoing dialogue. It’s a reliable, engaging listen for anyone wanting to understand the ‘why’ behind the news, delivered with the distinctive edge and authority of The Telegraph’s editorial voice. Each episode promises to be both a briefing and a provocation, making The Daily T a standout in the daily news podcast landscape.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Daily T
Podcast Episodes
Burnham’s ‘stupid’ tourist tax trashed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:01
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, to discuss how Andy Burnham’s tourist tax would damage the industry.Plus, can Kemi Badenoch capitali…
Another Burnham bungle: Out of depth PM refuses to answer Qs at PMQs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:30
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect Andy Burnham’s performance at his second-ever appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions. They analyse Mr Burnham’s jovial responses to other quest…
‘Vote-grabbing’: Backlash over Burnham’s Israel sanctions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband’s decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.They explore whether it could affect the UK’s…
Reform’s women rally round Nigel Farage: ‘He was set up!’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:58
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to some of Reform’s key women, live from a special event at day two of Reform’s party conference.Nadine Dorries, the Reform UK member and ex-Conser…
Burnham has no policies except devolution and buses! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:19
In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon dissect Andy Burnham’s first PMQs and Sir Keir Starmer’s abrupt departure from Parliament.They also discuss Donald Trump’s reaction to Harry and Meghan re…
Reform exposed: Can Nigel Farage survive latest donation scandal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:41
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Reform UK’s party conference for Day Two, which was overshadowed by a Channel 4 investigation which exposed claims the party breached political do…
Reform bombshell: Kemi 'asked Boris to stand against Farage' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:13
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Day One of Reform UK’s party conference, where they spoke to honorary treasurer and entrepreneur Nick Candy, who made the explosive claim that Con…