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politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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It follows veteran Labour politician and rival Andy Burnham's victory in a by-election on Friday, which paves the way for the 56-year-old to challenge the beleaguered Starmer to be party leader and prime minister.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

“Newsom is an incredibly savvy politician so he is clearly aware that voters are a lot more upset or concerned about data centers than they were a year ago.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Labour politician Andy Burnham won a special district election, allowing him to enter Parliament and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He was, after all, a politician’s politician and he knew what he was doing.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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