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Berlin mayor abandons re-election bid after power-cut controversy
Embattled centre-right Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner on Friday said he would not run for re-election in September after months of criticism over his handling of a major blackout apparently caused by sabotage.
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DW News
· Jun 22, 2026
Who will succeed Starmer? | DW News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning after holding power for less than two years. A new leader will be in place by September – but who might that be? The former mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, says he will run to replace Starmer as PM and Labour leader. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
LIVE: Andy Burnham sworn in House of Commons
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham makes his return to Westminster after winning the Makerfield by-election last week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain's seventh leader in 10 years as early as next month. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/3SoLGVJ #uk #andyburnham #keirstarmer #makerfield #labourparty #britain #politics #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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· Jul 10, 2026
Avenal Councilmember Appoints Himself Mayor at Special Meeting Amid Quorum Dispute
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?
Novara Media
· Jun 22, 2026
Keir Starmer RESIGNS, Streeting Backs Burnham For PM
Keir Starmer has finally resigned, triggering a Labour leadership election in July. Will Andy Burnham be the only contender to stand? With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe. 00:00 Intro 02:40 The Prime Minister Resigns 22:37 Interview With Former Labour Advisor John McTernan 32:17 Where It Went Wrong For Starmer 49:55 The Briefing War Against Ed Miliband Support our work: http://novara.media/support Buy Novara Media merch: https://shop.novaramedia.com/
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