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Morgan McSweeney and the lessons for Andy BurnhamThe Explainer Keir Starmer’s former chief-of-staff claims his team failed to prepare properly before taking office – a stark warning to prime minister in waiting
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Defence black hole: Starmer’s parting gift for Burnham?Talking Point PM’s commitments in the Defence Investment Plan pose significant challenges for heir-apparent Andy Burnham and his future chancellor
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What does Andy Burnham stand for?The Explainer The mayor of Greater Manchester looks set for No. 10 after winning the Makerfield by-election – but what will change?
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What we know about Andy Burnham’s devolution plansThe Explainer Likely PM looks to surpass Starmer’s ‘devolution revolution’, redistributing more power away from Westminster to regions like Manchester
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Who will be the next chancellor?Talking Point Whether Andy Burnham picks Miliband, Streeting or someone else, they will face a ‘bulging in-tray’
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What an Andy Burnham premiership could mean for your moneyThe Explainer The Labour leadership favourite is expected to put his own stamp on taxes, pensions, and more
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What will the Trump administration’s relationship with Andy Burnham look like?Today’s Big Question The popular Labour Party politician could butt heads with the US president
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How the world reported on Keir Starmer’s resignationThe Explainer With the prospect of seven prime ministers in the last 10 years, some see Downing Street as a revolving door, and Britain as ‘ungovernable’
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Burnham likely next UK leader after Starmer exitSpeed Read The former Greater Manchester mayor is a recently added MP
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The main players in an Andy Burnham government
The Explainer From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?
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The UK’s fiscal rules: stick or twist?The Explainer Strict commitments on government spending could be tested under a new prime minister
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Was ‘lame’ Keir Starmer destined to fail?Today’s Big Question Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers
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Does Wes Streeting have any hope of becoming prime minister?Today's Big Question Former health secretary faces ‘formidable’ obstacles but allies say he’ll ‘make up ground’ once leadership contest is underway
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Tony Blair’s ‘dramatic’ intervention: helpful or harmful?Talking Point Both Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have accused Blair of failing to focus on inequality
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