Labour's leadership gamble comes at a bad time for the UK economy
Jun 18, 2026
Andy Burnham could be set to return to Parliament, where he would immediately be the frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister.
And, while Rachel Reeves might be breathing a brief sigh of relief this week as inflation held steady, there are signs that the worst is yet to come - with the full impacts of the war in Iran yet to be seen.
So, how would a new government handle these challenges? City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May gives his thoughts.
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