Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain’s next prime minister after Keir Starmer announced he would step down, acknowledging that he no longer had the backing of his parliamentary party to lead Labour into the next general election. The decision followed months of growing unease among Labour MPs and ministers, many concerned about the party’s standing and the challenge posed by Reform UK ahead of the next national vote.

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who is the current frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. After losing two bids for the Labour…

Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy Burnham is seen as a leading contender to succeed him.

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