Leadership battle looms for Britain’s ruling, but deeply unpopular, Labour Party with the eyes of Manchester mayor firmly fixed on being prime minister in a country desperately crying out for change.

Makerfield by-election victory could rapidly propel Manchester mayor into Downing Street

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…

Burnham's career has taken him parliament to the mayor's office in Greater Manchester and back again. Now, he faces his greatest political test.

Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to be able to attempt to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what…

Burnham's victory cements his status as the top contender to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country.

Greater Manchester mayor secures a path to Parliament in by-election, but prime minister vows to fight any leadership challenge.

Greater Manchester mayor secures a path to Parliament in Makerfield by-election, declaring ‘this is a final chance to change’.

The Manchester mayor convincingly won a poll that means he can return to parliament and challenge Keir Starmer for the top job.

During a month-long campaign, Burnham has acted like a prime minister-in-waiting, explaining policies for a potential future government.

WIGAN (England), June 19 — Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England today…

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…

Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the "King of the North," won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote.

Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed "King of the North", won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8 percent of the vote, beating the candidate for…

Burnham is a former government minister who has been Greater Manchester mayor since 2017. | World News

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country's premiership after his resounding victory in a high-stakes…

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…

Andy Burnham promises “change” and sets himself up as a champion of those who feel alienated from Westminster

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s premiership on his return to parliament after winning a…