Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.

The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we the look at issues leftover from Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister in less than two weeks, and has promised to significantly change Labour’s agenda and deliver better for all parts of the UK. But he will arrive with a bulging in-tray of challenges on multiple fronts and issues leftover from Keir Starmer – from geopolitics to the cost of living. Here is what ...

By Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey

Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?

Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.

Burnham facing backlash from UK Jewish leaders over Gaza comments

The prime-minister-in-waiting has apologised for Labour’s response to the violence in Gaza, saying they had ‘didn’t get it right’

By Athena Stavrou

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham poised to be next UK PM

Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader next week. He will then take office as Britain’s new prime minister on July 20. Burnham secured significant backing from Labour MPs for his leadership bid. He will replace Keir Starmer, who is expected to resign that day. Burnham aims to offer a new political approach for the country.

By NAOMI CANTON

Andy Burnham set to become new UK Prime Minister, gets backing of 322 Labour MPs

Burnham secured 322 of 403 Labour Party votes at the end of the first day to be in line to become the next party leader following Keir Starmer's exit

Both UK Cypriot MPs back Burnham to be next UK prime minister

Both British Cypriot members of the House of Commons have offered their support to former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, according to media affiliated with the UK’s ruling Labour Party. Website the Labour List reported that both parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution Nesil Caliskan, […]

Donal Fallon: Nigel Farage thrives on division, but Andy Burnham threatens his Brexit script

Reform leader has styled himself as a ‘great disrupter’ in the manner of Parnell, but front-runner for next prime minister is more of a unifying figure

By Donal Fallon

Courteeners’ Liam Fray backs Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid: “He’s done a fantastic job in Manchester”

The frontman also said Courteeners would “answer the call” to support Oasis if the band return with more live shows next year The post Courteeners’ Liam Fray backs Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid: “He’s done a fantastic job in Manchester” appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley