Andy Burnham
Andrew Murray Burnham is a British politician serving as the Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017. A member of the Labour and Co-operative Party, he previously served as the Member of Parliament…
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Jun 22, 2026
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Burnham, the popular Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading candidate to replace Starmer as Labour leader and PM, having previously criticized Israeli actions in Gaza.
Jun 22, 2026
Center
Frontrunner to replace Starmer after winning the Makerfield by-election, dubbed 'King of the North'.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Confirmed he will seek to replace Starmer as UK Labour Party leader, calling for an orderly transition.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as UK Labour leader, endorsed by rival candidate.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Labour Party rival who may challenge Starmer for leadership of the UK Labour Party.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Confirmed he will stand in the Labour leadership contest after his by-election victory triggered Starmer's resignation.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Burnham is expected to succeed Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister, with nominations opening July 9 and a vote by September 1.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Left
Announced candidacy for Labour leadership after Starmer's resignation, with Wes Streeting backing out.
Jun 19, 2026
Lean Right
Won a special UK election, setting up a challenge to PM Keir Starmer.
Jun 19, 2026
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Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, positioning himself as a viable challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.