Andy Burnham, former mayor and newly elected Makerfield MP, is poised to take over as Britain's 59th prime minister and Labour Party leader following Keir Starmer's sudden downfall. Burnham will pledge to be 'unashamedly Labour' and promise a new path for Britain at a special conference on Friday.
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain's next prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, with key endorsements including from Health Secretary Wes Streeting and potential rivals struggling to gather sufficient support to force a contested leadership election.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from Labour MPs and cabinet ministers to announce a departure timetable following Andy Burnham's by-election victory in northern England, which removes a key barrier to Burnham challenging for the leadership. Starmer has vowed to fight any challenge.
Wes Streeting resigned as UK health secretary and confirmed he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister if a leadership contest is triggered. Streeting stepped down earlier this week with a scathing resignation letter urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure, as the prime minister faces mounting pressure over his leadership.
