From Manchester Mayor to PM: Andy Burnham named leader of UK Labour party...

Social life and society | Jul 17, 2026, 5:15 PM

Andy Burnham has been named leader of the UK Labour Party. He is positioned to assume the role of prime minister following Keir Starmer's exit.

Burnham previously served as mayor of Manchester.

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