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UK leadership crisis: Burnham plots his path to the top — latest updates

Keir Starmer woke up in No.10 Downing Street this morning, but for how much longer? After a week of turmoil, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has finally made his move, and th

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May 15, 2026 · 8:39 AM1 min readSource: Politico Europe
UK leadership crisis: Burnham plots his path to the top — latest updates

Keir Starmer woke up in No.10 Downing Street this morning, but for how much longer? After a week of turmoil, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has finally made his move, and the roadmap to a British leadership change is suddenly visible.

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