Some Labour MPs have been calling for a leadership contest amid unease about Andy Burnham being handed the keys to Downing Street without his ideas being tested

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,…

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…

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…

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

British politics witnessed dramatic scenes as Andy Burnham formally entered the House of Commons amid heckling, laughter, and viral moments that quickly spread across social…

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'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

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

Some Labour MPs have been calling for a leadership contest amid unease about Andy Burnham being handed the keys to Downing Street without his ideas being tested

Keir Starmer on Tuesday met Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace him in No 10, for the first time since the Makerfield by-election, after pledging a "smooth transition" of…

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