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How the world reported on Keir Starmer’s resignationThe Explainer With the prospect of seven prime ministers in the last ten years, some see Downing Street as a revolving door, and Britain as ‘ungovernable’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Burnham likely next UK leader after Starmer exitSpeed Read The former Greater Manchester mayor is a recently added MP
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The main players in an Andy Burnham governmentThe Explainer From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?
By The Week UK Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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What are Andy Burnham’s policies?The Explainer The mayor of Greater Manchester looks set for No. 10 after winning the Makerfield by-election – but what does he stand for?
By The Week UK Last updated
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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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Is the UK serious about defence?Today's Big Question Senior figures slam Starmer’s spending plans and say troops are being left underfunded
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How Starmer arson attacks became a nexus for misinformationIn the Spotlight Russian cyber proxies ‘foment disorder across Europe’ to further Kremlin’s interests
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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The UK’s five greatest prime ministersIn Depth New YouGov poll gives the latest indication of the fame and popularity of the UK’s past leaders
By Will Barker, The Week UK Last updated
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Does the G7 still matter?Today's Big Question Top-nation summit has ‘lost much of its relevance’ in Donald Trump’s world, say diplomats ahead of annual gathering in Évian-les-Bains
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Assisted dying bill: could resurrected legislation succeed?Today's Big Question Labour MP set to bring back bill that ran out of time to become law – amid talk of enforcing it with Parliaments Act
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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The UK’s new social media ban explainedThe Explainer UK will ‘go further than any other country’ in the world in limiting online access for under-16s
By The Week UK Published
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Civil war in the UK: online fantasy or emerging reality?Today’s Big Question The Belfast riots are only the latest anti-migrant protest fuelled by social media – and the violence could escalate
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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