Andy Burnham

UK defence plan leaves US$6.5 billion hole in Burnham’s first Budget

Critics say that Burnham will run into the same problems faced by Keir Starmer, who on Jun 22 announced plans to resign as prime minister.

Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK premiership

It is unclear how much Andy Burnham's popularity in north-west England, home to Manchester, will extend to other areas of the UK.

Andy Burnham wants change to define his leadership

Andy Burnham is widely expected to emerge victorious from a contest next month for the leadership of both the governing Labour Party and the country.

Burnham to flesh out economic plan as chancellor pick looms

Newly-elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham leaves for London, in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2026.

UK’s Streeting backs Andy Burnham to replace Starmer as PM