Andy Burnham Emerges as Frontrunner to Succeed Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has become the leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer after the Labour leader announced his resignation following months of political turmoil. Starmer confirmed he will step down once Labour elects a new leader. Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently returned to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by-election and is said to enjoy strong support from Labour MPs. If he wins the party contest, Burnham will automatically become prime minister, as Labour still holds a solid majority in the House of Commons. Potential rivals include Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, ex-Health Secretary Wes Streeting and former armed forces minister Al Carns. Labour’s National Executive Committee will open nominations on July 9, with the winner expected before Parliament resumes after the summer recess. A new prime minister could be in place by September.

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