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Andy Burnham will inherit a kingdom disunited by Brexit
Andy Burnham is poised to become the seventh UK prime minister in 10 years, inheriting a Labour Party with many inexperienced MPs shaped by Brexit-era politics. Over 60 Labour MPs who demanded Keir Starmer's resignation were elected in 2024, having little experience of pre-2016 political stability. The article highlights a breakdown in party discipline since the 2016 Brexit referendum, with leaders like David Cameron allowing internal divisions that contributed to political instability.
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