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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking at a podium as he emerges as favorite to become UK Labour leader and prime minister
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Starmer Resignation Burnham Leadership Puts King of the North on Track for Number 10

Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's "King of the North," is poised to become UK prime minister within weeks after Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026, with leadership nominations opening July 9.

4 Jul 2026 ·8 min read
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