Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor.
Andy Burnham
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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister, Opening the Door for Andy Burnham’s Rise
London, June 22, 2026 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after months of mounting pressure from within the governing Labour Party, triggering a leadership ra
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