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How Andy Burnham will approach defence is a topic of intense speculation, as Westminster prepares for him to assume leadership of the governing Labour Party.

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

The lack of 10-year funding forces the government to backload key defence decisions for the next premier

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

He will outline plans to uplift Britain by handing local authorities more decision-making powers

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

Opinion & Features

Andy Burnham wants change to define his leadership

After a revolving door of prime ministers, UK voters might want a break from the past

Brexit, as the process of leaving the EU came to be known, is itself now the status quo, but Britain has quietly turned against it.

COMMENTARY

Britain’s second thoughts about Brexit are only growing stronger

Most voters now think leaving the EU was a mistake, yet no major politician is willing to reverse course. Why?

Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield parlimentary by-election was significant not simply because he won, but also because of how he won.

Opinion & Features

Andy Burnham’s victory may change Labour’s politics, but not Britain’s business direction

Regulations exert a powerful influence over 10 Downing Street

Keir Starmer (left) is likely to be succeeded by Andy Burnham, a career politician.

Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK’s malaise

Many analysts link the political instability to the Brexit vote a decade ago

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

A new leader will be in place by September if there is a contest

(From left) British PM Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria, return to 10 Downing Street, after making a statement outside in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Global Enterprise

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister

Britain has lurched from one prime minister to another

Sterling was last down 0.27 per cent at US$1.3202, showing little change on levels traded earlier.

Banking & Finance

Britain’s pound, gilt prices hold lower after Starmer steps down

Starmer’s popularity has tumbled among voters over his handling of the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s unpopularity was laid bare by his Labour Party’s heavy losses in local elections in May.

UK PM Starmer to decide political future as more lawmakers call for him to step aside

He could announce a timetable for departure as soon as Jun 22, after a decisive victory by rival Andy Burnham

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