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Burnham v Starmer: one week in, how do their leadership styles compare?

The Guardian UK Sunday 26 July 2026, 15:00 UTC By Pippa Crerar and Alexandra Topping 1 min read
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From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessorSix weeks ago Andy Burnham was not even an MP; now the former mayor of Greater Manchester is the most important political figure in Britain. After orchestrating a bloodless coup against Keir Starmer, in which he was crowned as Labour leader unopposed, the new prime minister has started his tenure in Downing Street with some eye-catching policies and a radically different approach...

From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessor

Six weeks ago Andy Burnham was not even an MP; now the former mayor of Greater Manchester is the most important political figure in Britain. After orchestrating a bloodless coup against Keir Starmer, in which he was crowned as Labour leader unopposed, the new prime minister has started his tenure in Downing Street with some eye-catching policies and a radically different approach to communication. A week into the job, how do their leadership styles compare?

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