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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

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

Rachel Reeves is expected to be replaced as chancellor

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 Member of Parliament for Makerfield Andy Burnham arrives in Westminster, London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Sidelines to centre stage: Who is Andy Burnham - frontrunner to be UK’s next prime minister?

He rose through the ranks under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

(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

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

King Charles III receives personal income from land, private estates and investments, as well as a sum from the government to support royal duties.

King Charles to reveal tax details for the first time

The move is aimed at encouraging ‘wider understanding of our accountability’, says a palace spokesperson

Last week, Britain offered investors the highest yield since at least 1998 when it sold £9 billion of 15-year debt

UK runs much bigger than expected budget deficit in May

The government is also struggling to finance extra defence spending

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