From leftwing voters to unions: can Burnham win back Labour bases lost by Starmer? – visualised
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The article explores a hypothetical future where Keir Starmer's Labour government, after winning a landslide in the 2024 general election, loses popularity leading to his replacement by Andy Burnham after about two years. It notes Starmer's approval ratings plummeted to record lows, and Burnham faces challenges in winning back traditional Labour supporters, including left-wing voters and unions. The piece is based on Guardian data analysis and Ipsos polling.
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Labour won 412 seats in the 2024 general election.
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Andy Burnham is entering No 10 as prime minister.
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Loaded language removed<p>As Andy Burnham enters No 10, Guardian data analysis reveals the differences with Labour’s traditional supporters, and the obstacles the new PM will want to avoid</p><p>Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing St on a period of optimism after a majority victory in the 2024 general election. His Labour party had overturned a defeat in 2019 in which the party recorded its poorest result since 1935.
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Andy Burnham is entering No 10 as prime minister.
PredictionKeir Starmer's tenure as prime minister is over after slightly more than two years.
PredictionKeir Starmer entered Downing Street after a landslide victory in the 2024 general election.
The GuardianLabour won 412 seats in the 2024 general election.
The GuardianThe Ipsos poll in September 2025 recorded the lowest net approval rating for any prime minister since 1977.
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