Former Manchester mayor poised to become UK’s next leader following Labour prime minister’s resignation

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

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,…

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…