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Will Andy Burnham save Britain? Following the dramatic resignation of Keir Starmer, Labour is entering a new era as attention turns to who will lead the party, and the country, next.

Martin Beckford, Policy Editor at the Daily Mail, reacts to Starmer’s emotional departure from Downing Street after months of political turmoil, Cabinet infighting and mounting pressure from Labour MPs. What finally brought down a Prime Minister who entered office with a huge majority?

Jonathan Gullis, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, gives his verdict on Labour’s leadership crisis and whether Andy Burnham represents a genuine change of direction or simply a continuation of the same policies that helped force Starmer out.

Former Labour adviser Patrick Diamond assesses Burnham’s prospects after reports that he wants three months to prepare for No.10. Can the Greater Manchester Mayor reunite Labour, win back voters and restore confidence in government?

Economist Liam Halligan examines what a Burnham premiership could mean for Britain’s economy, taxes, spending and growth, as markets and businesses prepare for a potentially significant shift in direction.

Starmer resigns, Andy Burnham, Labour leadership race, No.10 battle, Reform UK, the Conservatives, economic policy and Britain’s future. Is Andy Burnham the answer to Britain’s problems?

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