Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 31, 2026

Burnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns

While the new prime minister has enjoyed some success in the polls, he is faced with many of the same problems that stymied Keir Starmer and has some difficult and unpopular choices to make.

Burnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns

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While the new prime minister has enjoyed some success in the polls, he is faced with many of the same problems that stymied Keir Starmer and has some difficult and unpopular choices to make.

Labour leader faces tough decisions on issues such as North Sea drilling, electoral reform and defence spending After a relatively cheery summer in which he announced a range of eye-catching cost of living...

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While the new prime minister has enjoyed some success in the polls, he is faced with many of the same problems that stymied Keir Starmer and has some difficult and unpopular choices to make.

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