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When is it okay for a political leader to go on holiday?

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received criticism for going on holidays 2 weeks after he took...

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14.18 10 Aug 2026


When is it okay for a political leader to go on holiday?


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14.18 10 Aug 2026


New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received criticism for going on holidays 2 weeks after he took the job, but Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Politics at DCU, argues that politicians should be able to take holidays.

He joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.


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