Even Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader was a huge political gamble, according to The Guardian. The new Scottish Labour leader addressed the UK party conference in Liverpool a week after being elected, according to BBC News UK.
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BBC News UK· News outlet · September 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The Guardian· News outlet · September 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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