Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham seems poised to succeed Keir Starmer after the UK prime minister announced his resignation on Monday, and is widely considered the frontrunner for the role.

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.

The mayor of Greater Manchester, who has vowed a leadership challenge to replace Starmer as prime minister, has come a step closer to power by securing a seat in Parliament.

Former Manchester mayor had made it clear he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer if he won the Makerfield by-election

Burnham says he will run in any leadership race, and is the frontrunner to replace Starmer.

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

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham seems poised to succeed Keir Starmer after the UK prime minister announced his resignation on Monday, and is widely considered the…

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…

Burnham is currently the mayor of Greater Manchester and is seen as Keir Starmer’s biggest rival in the Labour Party. | World News

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The ‘king of the north’ who was mayor of Manchester believes he has the recipe to revitalise the Labour Party, British politics and the UK itself.

The ‘king of the north’ who was mayor of Manchester believes he has the recipe to revitalise the Labour Party, British politics and the UK itself.

Andy Burnham, who became the mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017, has made clear his intention to lead Labour.

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…

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour leader following Starmer's resignation on Monday,…

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham…

Andy Burnham, dubbed King of the North, gained recognition as Greater Manchester mayor, challenging London-centric policies and emerging as a potential successor to Keir Starmer.

Who is Andy Burnham?: Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return to Parliament. Having previously served…

Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy Burnham is seen as a leading contender to succeed him.