Burnham Set to Succeed Starmer as PM

Labour’s ruling body confirmed that a special conference could confirm Burnham as leader on July 17 if he is the only candidate.

His approval rating as mayor stood at 65% as he prepared to leave Greater Manchester.

Burnham has already clashed with the Welsh government over funding, signaling that his honeymoon may be short.

The outgoing prime minister, Keir Starmer, is still scheduled to present defence spending proposals to NATO despite his imminent departure.