Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, laughs as he delivers a speech in Manchester June 29, 2026. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Earn a fixed rate of up to 4.2%* p.a. for 210 days with Versa Save! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Monday, 29 Jun 2026 7:31 PM MYT MANCHESTER, June 29 — Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham, who is set to succeed outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, vowed today to “bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen” if he takes power.“The change will be driven through the prime minister’s office in an extended operation based here in Manchester,” ex-Greater Manchester mayor Burnham said in his first speech since winning a by-election in nearby Makerfield in northwestern England. — AFP