POLITICSJun 14 · 07:34 UTCPOLITICO EUROPEEllen Boonen

How to become Britain’s next prime minister

Keir Starmer faces growing unpopularity and a revolt from nearly 100 Labour MPs, while his defense secretary resigned, weakening his leadership. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, could challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership and UK premiership if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18.

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