Who is Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister in waiting?

Jun 23, 2026, 09:27 AM en source ↗

Summary

A profile article examines Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister. The piece outlines Burnham's political background, his record managing the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and his appeal to traditional Labour voters. It frames Burnham as a centrist alternative who could reunite the Labour Party's fractured coalition.

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Preview Andy Burnham is likely to succeed Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister, but the change is largely cosmetic
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