'It's over, Andy Burnham has won', an MP told The i Paper

But Keir Starmer insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to “to pull together” and “avoid plunging the country into chaos”

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Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest

Burnham has the seat, his allies claim the numbers, cabinet ministers are turning, the unions are turning,,,

Labour MPs pressure PM to make way for Andy Burnham to lead party

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure over his future after Labour rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat, paving the way for a potential…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester,…

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,…

The embattled British prime minister is widely expected to announce a plan for his exit just as his likely successor, Andy Burnham, arrives in Westminster.

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

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

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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job…

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, paving the way for Andy Burnham or another contender's rise to No 10.

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

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime

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,…