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

One week into his tenure as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham is charting a notably different course from his predecessor Keir Starmer. The former mayor of Greater Manchester wasn't even serving as an MP six weeks ago; now he's leading the country after being crowned Labour leader unopposed. Per the Guardian, his opening week has featured eye-catching policies and a strikingly different communication style, including high-profile TikTok appearances. It's a sharp departure from the Starmer era.

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