Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren Jones, are reportedly considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham from becoming prime minister unchallenged. Many Labour MPs are uncomfortable with the prospect of Andy Burnham securing the top job in Westminster without his policies facing proper scrutiny. Should no other Labour MP run against him, Andy Burnham is anticipated to become Prime Minister by 17 July. This development follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement on Monday, with the process to find his successor scheduled to commence on 9 July. Andy Burnham recently returned to Parliament after winning a decisive majority in the Makerfield by-election. In fullBurnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PMThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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,…

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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.

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

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…

Andy Burnham could be Prime Minister within weeks after Keir Starmer's decision to step down. Here are some of the policies he could take forward if he gets the keys to No10

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

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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…

Andy Burnham's path to No10 looked clear, allowing him to become Prime Minister on July 17 - but some MPs are wary of handing him the keys to Downing Street without a contest