Andy Burnham confirms Labour leadership bid after Starmer resignation

Newly elected UK MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run for the Labour Party leadership following the resignation of Keir Starmer, positioning himself as a frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister. Several senior Labour figures, including former health secretary Wes Streeting, have reportedly signalled support for his bid. Burnham, a former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield and brings decades of political experience at both national and re