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Burnham confirms Starmer succession bid as he is sworn in as MP

France 24 · Jun 22, 2026, 2:37 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election in 2024. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, has just been sworn in as an MP and has no official rival to run for party leader. FRAN

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