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Starmer challenger Andy Burnham sworn in as UK lawmaker
Andy Burnham, who won a special parliamentary election last week, was sworn in as a lawmaker in the UK Parliament on Monday. Loud cheers broke out in the House of Commons as Burnham returned to Parliament after nearly a decade as mayor of Greater Manchester. Burnham is seen as the front-runner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, especially after his decisive victory Thursday in the seat of Makerfield. #shorts #andyburnham #parliament #uk #politics #london
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GB News
· Jun 22, 2026
WATCH: Andy Burnham sworn in as Makerfield MP after announcing leadership bid
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the new Labour MP for Makerfield.He was greeted with cheers from Labour MPs as he took the oath in Parliament.Mr Burnham said: “I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors according to law, so help me God.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Legit.ng
· Jun 22, 2026
Breaking: Andy Burnham sworn in as MP hours after PM Starmer announces resignation in UK, watch trending video
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament following Keir Starmer’s resignation, marking a major shift in United Kingdom (UK) political leadership.
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Andy Burnham appears likely to be next British PM after getting Labour support
Andy Burnham appears to be the likely successor to former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a show of overwhelming support from Labour Party lawmakers. Burnham said on Thursday that he received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations, just shy of the 323 he []...Click to read more
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
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...
The West Australian
· Jun 22, 2026
How UK PM Keir Starmer's successor will be chosen
A new British Labour Party leader - and prime minister - will be sworn in within weeks following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.
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