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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brian Melley and Pan Pylas

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain Politics - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Britain’s government is in turmoil and the man many think could save it isn't even eligible for the job.

Not yet, at least, though a path is now open for Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, to try to unseat beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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