Saturday, May 16, 2026

On Our "Virtual Route 99" (W-End Edition): The Latest out of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is going through a transition in the aftermath of the disastrous performance by the governing Labour Party led by Sir Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, has a path back to Parliament, potentially to run for Labor Leader and Prime Minister. It is going to be a turbulent few weeks and his chances of winnning are challenging. The BBC's Faisal Islam had this conversation with Andy Burnham back in Feburary as he talked about his achievements in Manchester. Greater Manchester went for the upstart Reform Party-and this is why it is challenging.

It will be a fascinating few weeks:

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