Nominations to replace Keir Starmer won’t even begin until 9 July – but just days after being sworn in, Burnham may already showing some red flags, warn Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson. Reported by Athena Stavrou and Maja Anushka

Ian Birrell: Westminster's dirty secret led us to the Iraq War and Brexit

Starmer may be on his way out but the issues that constrained his premiership won’t go with him

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.

The threat to Starmer has been building for months and increases sharply when Burnham decisively wins a parliamentary election to return to Westminster.

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

Andy Burnham's rise signals voters want delivery over rhetoric

Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham confirmed on Monday that he would seek to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour party and prime minister.

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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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

Editorial: The former Manchester mayor should listen to Rishi Sunak and get things right from day one if he is to avoid the fate of the man he looks set to replace

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

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

Andy Burnham appears on course to become prime minister by mid-July after an emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on Monday morning

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

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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?