Despite Labour having a record-breaking 190 female MPs elected at the 2024 general election , the party is set to continue its long history of only having male leaders.

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…

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…

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

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.

Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham emerges as a potential successor, promising renewal for the Labour Party. However, his alignment with Starmer's policies raises…

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

In the News podcast: Will ‘Manchesterism’ bring stability and hope to UK

Despite Labour having a record-breaking 190 female MPs elected at the 2024 general election , the party is set to continue its long history of only having male leaders.

MPs' nominations for the party leadership are due to close at that time, meaning the former Greater Manchester Mayor should know whether anyone else is challenging.

The man almost certain to become prime minister faces an almighty challenge in winning back angry and disgruntled British voters.