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Can Andy Burnham be Prime Minister? | UK Politics | The New Statesman

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Is there a route back to Westminster for Andy Burnham?

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Keir Starmer is facing mounting speculation of challenges to his leadership. The Manchester Mayor's name refuses to leave the conversation surrounding the list of potential replacement candidates. But can he find the necessary seat in parliament, and what hurdles does he face?

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ethan Croft and George Eaton to discuss.

📚 READ: Andy Burnham may be blocked from parliament by gender balance concerns - Ethan Croft

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