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The small-town voters deciding the UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found

Residents are deeply frustrated with politics — and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Published June 12, 2026, 4:01 AM

Updated June 12, 2026, 4:25 AM879

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The small-town voters deciding the UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found

Residents are deeply frustrated with politics — and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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The small-town voters deciding the UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found

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