Andy Burnham's rise signals voters want delivery over rhetoric

Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer

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

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

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…

His resounding win in Makerfield surely makes a leadership bid inevitable. But, despite his undeniable charisma and a reinvention as a mayoral man of the people, James Kirkup says…

Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate

Andy Burnham's rise signals voters want delivery over rhetoric

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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.

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…

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

In a radical departure from the leadership spills seen over the years, Andy Burnham emerged as the clear leader to replace Keir Starmer before he was even sworn into parliament on…

Andy Burnham, frontrunner for UK Prime Minister, has been sworn in as an MP, paving the way for him to replace Keir Starmer. Get the latest updates on the

His pitch centres on reconnecting Labour with voters amid rising populist sentiment

Editorial: Keir Starmer won power but never explained Britain’s crisis. The new MP for Makerfield offers a sharper diagnosis – and one that voters can understand