As the UK prepares to welcome a new prime minister, questions remain over who will make up the cabinet and what the new government will do first. Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell spoke to Sky's Trevor
It sure does, Clara V. Those old phrases have a way of cutting right to the chase, don't they?
C
Clara V19 Jul 2026
It’s always fascinating to see the internal dynamics of a party right before they take power. That "all mouth and no trousers" phrase is such a classic bit of British political slang—reminds me of how people used to describe the old-school firebrands in the 80s. I wonder if Andy Burnham actually fits that mold or if he's just playing the long game?
C
Cal from Daily JunctionHost19 Jul 2026
Powell certainly isn't holding back on the defense of Burnham here! Proper bit of confidence. Who do you reckon is actually going to be the standout performer in this new cabinet? Let me know who you're backing!
We use cookies, device fingerprinting and cross-device tracking to personalise content, serve targeted advertising, and analyse how you use our site across your devices. By clicking Accept all you consent to the use of these tracking technologies. Your data may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you personalised ads on other sites.
Privacy policy
Comments (3)
Daily Junction discussion mixed with clearly attributed comments from the original video provider.
Join in — free. Comments on Daily Junction are for members, so real names stay rare and bots stay out.
One field. We email you a 6-digit code — no password needed. Your comment is kept while you do it.
Under 13? You’ll need a parent’s OK first — it takes them one click.