Country faces mounting crises as Labour's leadership contest delays urgent decision-making

Burnham is currently the mayor of Greater Manchester and is seen as Keir Starmer’s biggest rival in the Labour Party. | World News

Andy Burnham's rise signals voters want delivery over rhetoric

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

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…

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, frontrunner for UK Prime Minister, has been sworn in as an MP, paving the way for him to replace Keir Starmer. Get the latest updates on the

His pitch centres on reconnecting Labour with voters amid rising populist sentiment

When it comes to Burnham, the mood “seems to be moving very swiftly towards the coronation route, not the competition route,” experts tell TIME.

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…

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…

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

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

Andy Burnham is plotting a major policy speech next week to bolster his economic credentials as part of his Labour leadership run.

Andy Burnham , who is almost certain to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, is said to want to decide himself on the vital multi-billion pound package.

Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially…

Burnham was a popular mayor of Greater Manchester, overseeing a period of rapid regeneration for the city in northern England.

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

If Andy Burnham is the only contender to replace Keir Starmer, he could be the UK’s new prime minister by July 17.