Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

England needs fewer council homes, not more

Andy Burnham’s plan is no way to ease the housing crisis

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s Gaza war stance

Britain’s likely next prime minister seeks to win back leftwing voters outraged by Keir Starmer’s approach to Israel

Burnham on track to become next UK PM as hundreds of Labour MPs back leadership bid

Labour's most popular politician, Andy Burnham – nicknamed the 'King of the North' for winning three consecutive Greater Manchester mayoral elections – has vowed to bring about a significant rebalance of power in the UK. In the absence of a contest, Burnham will be crowned Labour leader and prime minister in waiting on July 17.

Burnham’s apology over Gaza marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive voters

But it remains unclear how much of substance will change – and whether it will be enough to rebuild the party’s electoral coalition On the final day of Labour’s party conference in 2023, when the public was still reeling from the brutal Hamas attack on Israel just days before, Keir Starmer took to the airwaves for the traditional broadcast round – but gave one interview that would have particularly damaging fallout. Sitting down with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, the then opposition leader asserted Isr...

By Pippa Crerar political editor

Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza

Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Burnham labelled ‘Avanti Andy’ as he is issued warning over London-Manchester power bubble

Andy Burnham’s plan for a “No 10 North” based in Manchester risks creating a new power bubble and overlooking left-behind communities, Sir Ed Davey has said.

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Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM, seventh in 10 years

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Andy Burnham on course to be new UK PM as election process begins

The former Mayor of Greater Manchester and new member of Parliament for Makerfield remains the sole candidate in the race to succeed Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham Set To Become Next UK PM As 80% Labour MPs Back Him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing the backing on Thursday from 80% of Labour lawmakers in a party leadership contest.

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.

UK PM-in-waiting vows to rebuild ‘hard power’ for more dangerous world

Britain’s likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to strengthen the nation’s armed forces and defence industry, arguing that a more dangerous world requires a renewed focus on “hard power”. Burnham, who is expected to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister on July 20, said he wanted investment in defence to help reindustrialise struggling […]

Andy Burnham says UK's Labour 'got it wrong' in the early stages of Israel's offensive in Gaza

In a video posted to his Instagram account, Burnham said: “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that.”

UK's PM-in-waiting says wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister ​later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government ⁠over its genocidal action...