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Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?
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Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?

The Hill · Jun 22, 2026, 4:42 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Labour Party member Andy Burnham is likely to become the next British prime minister after incumbent Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will resign once there is a new leader in place. Starmer's resignation could have led to a divisive contest among Labour Party lawmakers, but Burnham, 56, qui

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