Could Burnham Be Labour’s Next Prime Minister?
May 15, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhat is Alastair’s plea to Labour politicians, after this week’s turmoil? After Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet, will he still run against the ‘King of the North’, Andy Burnham, and how bruising would a leadership contest be for the government? How risky is this for Burnham, and can he beat Reform in Manchester?
Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more.
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