The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
We've had six prime ministers in a decade and it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham will be the seventh. But whoever is in charge
We've had six prime ministers in a decade and it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham will be the seventh. But whoever is in charge, they face the same challenges.
That's because what has underpinned political instability over recent years has been, to a great extent, the economy. Lack of job opportunities, lack of improvement
in living standards, and pressured public services – the public expects change and its patience has been wearing thin. So here are the issues the
next prime minister will have to tackle.
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