Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as U.K. Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation.

Burnham completed one of the swiftest climbs to Britain's top job in decades after returning to Parliament just weeks ago.