Andy Burnham

22:01, 13 JUL 2026

Andy Burnham will be next Prime Minister as 349 Labour MPs back leadership bid

The new MP for Makerfield received an extra 27 nominations on Monday, making it impossible for any other candidate to challenge him

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Ann Widdecombe murder investigation as 26-year-old man arrested - key details

The 78-year-old former politician was found dead at her home in Haytor, and Devon and Cornwall Police have made an arrest

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Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham to be party leader

Former Greater Manchester receives 80% of parliamentary party nominations

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Angela Rayner backs Andy Burnham's power shift promise as 'not a North vs South thing'

Once seen as a potential successor to Keir Starmer herself, Angela Rayner has now backed Andy Burnham's vision for a 'Number 10 North' tasked with taking power out of London

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Councils' £200m black hole is stark reminder of devolution challenge facing Andy Burnham

The scale of change needed from Andy Burnham's promised "rebalancing of power" from Whitehall to the regions was put into focus by the massive funding gap facing our councils

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Could've done better: ChronicleLive's verdict on the Government's two years in power

The second anniversary of the 2024 General Election comes with huge changes in the local and national political landscape

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Keir Starmer says Labour 'should win next election' under Andy Burnham

Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour "should go on to win the next election" under Andy Burnham, who is all but guaranteed to succeed him as Prime Minister

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North East councils funding black hole over £200m as Andy Burnham told to 'face up' to cash crisis

Political leaders in the North East have joined the Local Government Association in calling for major reforms from the next Prime Minister to protect essential council services

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Labour leader claims 'best chance' for A1 to be dualled under Andy Burnham Government

Mr Burnham is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister

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'Good growth in every postcode, hope in every heart': Andy Burnham makes his pitch to the North East

After his major speech in Manchester on Monday morning, Andy Burnham sets out his vision for the country and explains what his huge devolution of power promises would mean for the North East

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Andy Burnham want us to imagine a nation following Manchester's example - but he knows it won't be easy

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The 'King of the North' could be Prime Minister in just three weeks time

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Andy Burnham's promises to the North East as would-be Prime Minister pledges radical power shift

Andy Burnham pledged to set up a No 10 North operation to deliver the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen” from Whitehall to the regions

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All the key points Andy Burnham made in speech as 'No 10 for North' confirmed

The Makerfield MP, who could become Britain's next Prime Minister in July, laid out his plans for the country in a major speech on Monday

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Andy Burnham speech LIVE: Updates as would-be PM to create 'No 10' in the North

The Labour leadership frontrunner will deliver a speech on Monday, unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy - here are our live updates

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Andy Burnham pledges 'circuit-breaker' for Britain with 'good growth in every postcode'

Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham is set to unveil a major devolution and economic plan in Manchester, promising to be the 'circuit-breaker Britain needs' with a 'No 10 North' and a 10-year mission to raise living standards across every postcode.

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What Andy Burnham ascension as PM could mean for Newcastle United stadium bid

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Newcastle United are still debating whether to build a new stadium or extend St James' Park

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Pressure builds on Andy Burnham to live up to 'King of the North' status as PM

A growing wishlist from Northern leaders is already building up, with the former Greater Manchester mayor widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

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What Andy Burnham government could mean for your wages, taxes and bills

Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to become Labour leader and Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Here's what his fiscal policy could mean for your wages, taxes, energy bills and more.

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Andy Burnham to unveil economy plans as Starmer resignation paves way to No 10

If Andy Burnham is the only candidate to receive the support needed to become the next Labour leader, he could become prime minister in mid-July

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