Wes Streeting backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

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

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.

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

Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham after Keir Starmer's resignation.

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or…

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…

We’re outside Downing Street as Wes Streeting says he will not stand in Labour leadership contest, and is backing Andy Burnham.

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

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

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

At least two senior Labour MPs are considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham becoming prime minister without a formal contest.

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.

Wes Streeting backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren…

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham. #EuropeNews

Andy Burnham is the very clear favourite to take over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister. But Al Carns – the former soldier and armed forces minister – is said to be weighing…

Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle would not be in ‘best interests of the country’, as Cabinet Office minster and former armed forces minister ponder their options