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

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

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

Voters in Makerfield bought Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's "change Britain" campaign, sending him back to Parliament to try to become prime minister.

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.

Andy Burnham, Labor’s former Greater Manchester mayor has won with a clear majority in a special election to the British parliament, and is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir…

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…

Andy Burnham is expected to challenge the Prime Minister after winning a seat in Parliament in a special election he hailed as a “turning point."

The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension,…

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

The man likely to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade styles himself as a likeable everyman with his finger on the pulse.

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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.

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…

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour…

Watch live as Andy Burnham is sworn in as the MP for Makerfield in Westminster on Monday (22 June).