Supporters of Britain’s likely next prime minister are putting faith in longstanding friend James Purnell — hoping he will be the Goldilocks chief of staff: part bureaucrat, part strategist.…

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

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

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.

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.

From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

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

The delayed Defense Investment Plan has riven Starmer’s government — but his likely successor wants time to study the details.

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

Keir Starmer on Tuesday met Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace him in No 10, for the first time since the Makerfield by-election, after pledging a "smooth transition" of…

The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001.

The outgoing PM is desperate to avoid being remembered as a lame duck in his final weeks in office, while his likely successor needs to make his mark early.

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

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.

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…

New PM’s likely chief of staff, James Purnell, runs lobbying firm whose clients include tech giants and water companies

James Purnell was a cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

James Purnell quit Gordon Brown's Government in 2009, later becoming a senior executive at the BBC.

James Purnell and Andy Burnham entered Parliament together in their early thirties after the 2001 general election - representing seats in Greater Manchester - and even shared an…

In Westminster, it feels like the clock has rewound 20 years