‘King of the North’ to the UK’s new PM: The rise of Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham was appointed the UK’s new Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation amid concerns over his leadership of the Labour Party after poor local election results. Burnham, who previously sat out the 2024 general elections, won the Makerfield by-election and subsequently the internal party contest, marking his rise during a turbulent period for Labour. His political career began in 2001 when he was elected as the MP for Leigh, and he has since held various significant positions within the government.