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

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…

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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…

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

Expected successor to Keir Starmer has promised to understand voters outside London and those who feel unheard

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…