Satirical Blappos illustration: Prime minister-in-waiting enters the queue
THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · United Kingdom · Jun 29

Prime minister-in-waiting enters the queue

What happened

Prime-minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham promised a 10-year political reset centered on shifting power out of London, expanding social housing and giving regions more control over utilities and growth.

Why it matters

His expected rise would make him Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, placing another rapid leadership transition directly against stagnant growth and a cost-of-living crisis.

The Blappos angle

Downing Street has begun charging by the hour.

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