Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest. Cabinet minister Darren Jones, seen as a potential rival, announced he would not run.

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

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…