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Andy Burnham, the influential Manchester mayor and 'King of the North', has emerged as a leading contender for Britain's Labour Party leadership following Keir Starmer's unexpected resignation announcement in parliament.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, with a successor to be in place when parliament returns in September. The decision follows months of mounting pressure and declining popularity ratings.
Labour's Andy Burnham contests the Makerfield by-election seeking a parliamentary seat from which to eventually challenge PM Keir Starmer. His prospects are being helped by infighting between Conservative and Reform UK, which is splitting the right-wing vote.