Jul 13, 2026
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.