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Andy Burnham poised to become PM within weeks after Keir Starmer resigns
Mr Burnham was sworn in as an MP on Monday after Sir Keir set out the timetable for his departure as Prime Minister
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The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?
Labour Party member Andy Burnham is likely to become the next British prime minister after incumbent Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will resign once there is a new leader in place. Starmer's resignation could have led to a divisive contest among Labour Party lawmakers, but Burnham, 56, quickly won the support of former...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
Sekutu PM UK enggan lawan Burnham jadi Ketua Parti Buruh
LONDON: Ahli politik veteran Parti Buruh, Andy Burnham semakin hampir untuk menjadi Perdana Menteri Britain baharu. Ini kerana seorang menteri kerajaan pada Rabu menolak kemungkinan melawan Burnham bagi menggantikan Perdana Menteri Keir Starmer yang bakal berundur bulan depan. Darren Jones, sekutu rapat Starmer, sebelum ini disebut-sebut oleh beberapa ahli Parlimen sebagai calon berpotensi untuk merebut ... Read more The post Sekutu PM UK enggan lawan Burnham jadi Ketua Parti Buruh appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Economist
· Jun 22, 2026
Who is Britain's next leader?
Who is Britain’s next prime minister? Sir Keir Starmer has resigned, and it’s all but certain that the new leader will be Andy Burnham. He’s been in politics since 2001 and has spent the past nine years serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester—a stint that’s made him popular with the Labour Party and the electorate.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister, Clearing the Path for Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer resigned as British Prime Minister on June 22 after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win made a leadership challenge unavoidable. Burnham, the only declared candidate, could become Britain's sixth prime minister in seven years by July 17.
Jamaica Observer
· Jun 22, 2026
UK Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham sworn in as MP
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The frontrunner to be the United Kingdom's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, was sworn in as a Member of Parliament Monday, a key step in his bid to replace Keir Starmer.Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister on Monday after fewer than two years in office, as calls mounted for the unpopular leader to step down after Burnham won a vital by-election last week.READ: UK Prime Minister Starmer announces resignation
Sky News Australia
· Jun 26, 2026
Andy Burnham's leadership bid dismissed as offering 'just socialism'
Sky News contributor Emily Carver weighs in on expectations Labour MP Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister. “The whole of the Labour Party is suddenly behind this man, hoping for some kind of messiah, but what he’s offering is just socialism,” Ms Carver told Sky News host Caleb Bond. “He may have a tiny little bounce in the polls because he’s the new guy on the block, but I think the British public are going to change their mind on him quite quickly.”
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Related coverage for "Andy Burnham poised to become PM within weeks after Keir Starmer resigns": The Hill — Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?. Utusan Malaysia — Sekutu PM UK enggan lawan Burnham jadi Ketua Parti Buruh. The Economist — Who is Britain's next leader?. The Eastern Herald — Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister, Clearing the Path for Andy Burnham. Jamaica Observer — UK Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham sworn in as MP. Sky News Australia — Andy Burnham's leadership bid dismissed as offering 'just socialism'