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Illustrated story20 August 2026

King of the North
vs Servant of Westminster

At No. 10 North, Westminster's old guard debates Andy Burnham's kingdom, record and ambitions—until the King of the North walks through the door.

By Kush ChauhanPolitical satire · 6 pages

A textured paper-cut editorial illustration contrasting Manchester's King of the North with the Westminster establishment.

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Comic page one: Louise Haigh, Lucy Powell, Ed Miliband and John Healey gather at No. 10 and debate Andy Burnham's Manchester power base.

Comic page two: the group argues over buses, rough sleeping and the boundaries between public control and private operation.

Comic page three: the discussion turns to Covid support, the National Care Service and Andy Burnham's second attempt at leadership.

Comic page four: Ed contrasts Burnham's criticism of Israel with Keir Starmer while Lucy defends Burnham's pursuit of perfection.

Comic page five: the debate becomes sharper, a banana is thrown towards a bin and footsteps approach outside No. 10.

Comic page six: Andy arrives, slips on the Rosebank oil-reserves banana skin and the political entrance ends with a cut.

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