Britain
Andy Burnham’s Warrington: Lessons for Britain’s Next Leader
Andy Burnham built his Westminster profile as mayor of Greater Manchester, but he grew up near Warrington — a prosperous, market-friendly new town now facing a debt reckoning.
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Oliver Whitfield
Britain correspondent covering UK politics, policy, and public life.
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Andy Burnham and Britain’s Indie Establishment
Andy Burnham displays his Smiths fandom in his Number 10 North office, but his music, fashion and football tastes match a long-standing indie establishment in British politics.
Britain
London phone snatching falls 27% from record high
Theft in London has about doubled since 2020, but the 12-month rolling count of personal theft is now down 27% from its January 2025 high.
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Why Alexia Putellas Left Barcelona for London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has left Barcelona for Bromley-based London City Lionesses — a test of whether an independent WSL club can buy its way into…