Andy Burnham emerges frontrunner as Starmer resigns after shock by-election defeat
Burnham has confirmed his candidacy, presenting himself as a candidate of stability and seriousness who will focus on tangible issues like living standards, public services, and illegal immigration.
Burnham Set to Become UK Prime Minister
- Burnham emerges front-runner for UK PM as Starmer resigns Punch —
- Meet the new boss: What does Andy Burnham actually stand for? Sydney Morning Herald —
- Now even a Labour grandee calls for a general election: Ex-home secretary Alan Johnson says Burnham must 'restore trust' Daily Mail —
- QUENTIN LETTS: Echoes of Shakespeare... with TV beaming live footage of Burnham's train ride to destiny Daily Mail —
- Starmer versus reality: His speech had so many startling boasts you wondered why he was forced out. Here's our fact check... Daily Mail —