Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July. #EuropeNews

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…

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

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

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 now the clear front-runner to become the next UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation. Discover what this means for Labour.

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

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren…

Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over Labour leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham. #EuropeNews

Three names dominate discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor if he becomes prime minister – but there could still be a surprise candidate

Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle would not be in ‘best interests of the country’, as Cabinet Office minster and former armed forces minister ponder their options

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

Major decisions, including on defence spending, have been frozen after leadership challenger Andy Burnham met Prime Minister Keir Starmer to negotiate a transfer of power.