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PoliticsHow UK’s Burnham uses social media to challenge populism

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is using social media to confront populist parties. Those parties have built large followings on the platforms where he is now engaging. Burnham discusses the merits of different pub snacks and jokes about his own appearance. The approach places him in online spaces where populist groups have established substantial influence.

RReuters 2026-08-05 15:46