Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

'It's over, Andy Burnham has won', an MP told The i Paper

The self-styled 'King of the North' is on course for a 'coronation' next month after Keir Starmer dramatically resigned less than two years after his landslide election win.

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to…