Considered Malaysian news, analysis and opinion.
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.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who won election on promises of political renewal, faces significant public discontent over policy reversals and controversies threatening his early tenure.
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.