How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

The New York Times | July 17, 2026, 3:54 a.m. | Original
A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.
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