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

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,…

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

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Andy Burnham, who became the mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017, has made clear his intention to lead Labour.

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

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

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

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 man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced h

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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Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham emerges as a potential successor, promising renewal for the Labour Party. However, his alignment with Starmer's policies raises…

From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table