Andy Burnham is poised to become the leader of the Labour Party, but what if he had taken the reins in 2015? In an alternative timeline, Burnham's Labour Party faces a David Cameron-led Conservative government, which had won a general election in May 2015. Cameron's government had secured a majority of 12 seats in the House of Commons, making it one of the most significant Conservative victories since Margaret Thatcher's third term.
Burnham's leadership of the Labour Party is marked by a focus on northern England, where he campaigns hard for Remain in the EU referendum. The referendum result, in which the UK votes to stay in the EU, is a significant boost for Burnham's government. However, the Brexit issue continues to simmer in the background, with growing frustration among the public about immigration.
In 2018, David Cameron steps down as Prime Minister, and Theresa May becomes the new Conservative leader. May's government is marked by a focus on Brexit negotiations, which prove to be a significant challenge for Burnham's Labour Party. The party's electoral fortunes continue to decline, and Labour struggles to develop a winning campaign message.
The situation couldn't be more miserable for Labour in 2019, with the party's attempts to secure meetings with President Trump floundering. Boris Johnson, the new Conservative leader, calls a snap general election, which Labour loses. The party's electoral fortunes continue to decline, and Labour struggles to develop a winning campaign message.