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Who is Andy Burnham? From Manchester mayor to the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years
The former mayor of Greater Manchester aims to be the next resident of 10 Downing Street after the resignation of Keir Starmer.
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Andy Burnham seems on course for Downing Street – but Keir Starmer hasn’t been a total failure
The Greater Manchester mayor’s by-election victory puts him on a collision course with the prime minister. Should he take the Labour crown, he’ll have three years to prepare for the bigger battle with Reform.
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Keir Starmer’s critics are right but it doesn’t mean they should take charge
UK prime minister Keir Starmer is under siege. But despite the Labour Party losing big in recent local elections, its milquetoast leader is still better than the alternatives.
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Democracy is a disaster online – but in reality it’s still our best option
Winston Churchill once said that ‘Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.’ And in 2026, this assertion is perhaps more relevant than ever.
