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  • Andy Burnham Emerges as UK PM Frontrunner Advocating Strong Public Control Over AI and Industry
    May 29, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor and potential challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calls for tighter regulation of AI, Big Tech, and key sectors such as transport, energy, and housing to drive growth. Burnham warns against deregulation, citing past financial crises linked to regulatory failures. His bid, pending a June 18 by-election win, threatens Starmer's leadership amid local election losses and calls for resignation within Labour. Markets have reacted cautiously to Burnham's rise, as investors favor Starmer's fiscal discipline. Prediction markets currently favor Burnham as the likely next UK prime minister by 2026 with a 56% chance, compared to Starmer's 26%. Burnham's stance signals a shift toward robust public control to prevent risks from AI and tech industries.