In the end, the pressure on him to go was just too great.
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Offering hope and locality, the former mayor of Greater Manchester is odd-on to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job.
Makerfield’s new MP said the area would give its name to a new test to ensure fairness for neglected areas.
If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job.
The social democratic movement is clearly under pressure.
The findings could have serious consequences for Labour.
Class has always mattered, and now labour parties around the world are finding out why.
Several of the UK’s current problems trace their roots back to Blair’s time in office.
Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.
Rapid changes at the top don’t always lead to better results in the long run.
As mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham has had policy hits – but has also struggled with thorny issues.
Less than two years after entering Downing Street, the rivals are circling.
Streeting accused Starmer of creating a ‘vacuum’ in the Labour party where vision is needed.
The pressure on Keir Starmer is relentless – but any challenge won’t play out like the prime ministerial topplings of the previous government.
It wouldn’t be easy for him – but polls show Burnham is the most popular Labour figure with the UK public.
Another British prime minister is in deep trouble – but simply replacing him won’t fix what is ailing the United Kingdom.
Polls point to historic losses as internal divisions, voter fatigue and new rivals threaten Labour’s grip on Wales.
Labour has long been accused of taking Black voters for granted. Now trends among other ethnic minority voters should concern Keir Starmer.
The proposals include cutting support for some asylum seekers and limiting refugee status to 30 months at a time.
The Scottish Labour leader has said Starmer’s problems are casting a shadow over his Scottish election hopes – but is that really true?
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