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Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

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Newest development Jul 17, 2026 · 4 reportsAndy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham got to the top through a mix of patience and risk-taking.

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  1. Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support

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    Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

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  1. The Guardian

    Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with landslide support of MPs (opens The Guardian)

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    Additional 27 nominations mean it is impossible for any other candidate to launch leadership challenge Andy Burnham is to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the backing of 349 Labour MPs, including all eligible members of Keir Starmer’s current cabinet, making it impossible for any r…

  2. Al Jazeera

    Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.

  3. Fox News

    Who is Andy Burnham? The Trump critic set to become the UK's next prime minister (opens Fox News)

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    Andy Burnham secured 322 MP nominations on day one of the leadership process, but critics say he faces less scrutiny than any recent UK prime minister.

  4. Just the News

    Andy Burnham set to become next UK prime minister (opens Just the News)

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    Burnham served as the mayor of Greater Manchester until June, when he won a by-election in Makerfield to return to Parliament.

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham got to the top through a mix of patience and risk-taking.

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