WorldEuropeUK politicsAnalysis‘More Hawke than Keating’: Can ‘everyman’ Burnham rescue Britain?Former popular mayor Andy Burnham has a “man of the people” image, but it’s unclear if he has the credentials to succeed as Britain’s next PM.Jun 23, 2026 – 9.06amLondon | Like Anthony Albanese, Britain’s next likely prime minister Andy Burnham is fond of saying he grew up with three faiths: football, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church.While Albanese’s love for rugby league’s South Sydney is well known, Burnham’s lifelong passion is top flight soccer team Everton.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In EuropeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In World