The self-styled 'King of the North' is on course for a 'coronation' next month after Keir Starmer dramatically resigned less than two years after his landslide election win.

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

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

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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job…

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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 former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be…

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…

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

Andy Burnham, member of Parliament and former mayor of Greater Manchester, is so far running unopposed to lead Labour and the country.

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…

We’re in Manchester - home of Andy Burnham - the man who seems on course to become the UK's next prime minister as soon as next month.

Britain is entering another leadership battle after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. With Labour's succession process underway, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham…

A popular mayor but a virtual unknown on the global stage, Andy Burnham is poised to become Sir Keir Starmer's successor. Here's what that could look like.

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

Andy Burnham is preparing to enter Downing Street uncontested within weeks following the emotional resignation of Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.

The self-styled 'King of the North' is on course for a 'coronation' next month after Keir Starmer dramatically resigned less than two years after his landslide election win.