Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister. He presents himself as a relatable northern everyman, preferring casual attire and DJ battles to suit-and-tie politics.

Andy Burnham’s common touch has helped make him the most popular politician in Britain. He says he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer as head of the ruling Labour Party…

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be…

Andy Burnham has won a parliamentary seat. This move fuels speculation about him challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Several pathways exist for Burnham to potentially…

Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away…

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Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister. He presents himself as a relatable northern everyman, preferring casual attire and…

Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.

LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who aims to be Britain’s next prime minister.

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From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country

As the Manchester mayor searches for a path towards becoming Prime Minister, City AM sketches out what a Burnham government would look like.

From hints of income tax to reducing the welfare bill, here's what an Andy Burnham premiership could look like

Andy Burnham could implement radical policies if he is made Prime Minister though he still faces hurdles ahead.

The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes…

Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, has emerged as the top contender to replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party…

The new MP for Makerfield has spent the past decade honing a wardrobe that positions him as a relatable bloke who can see beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’. Katie Rosseinsky takes a…

Andy Burnham, Manchester’s mayor, prepares to challenge Keir Starmer—and is likely to win.