Demonstrators call on Andy Burnham to impose arms embargo on Israel and pressure its government to end genocide.

Burnham confirmed as new leader of Britain's Labour Party

finance minister is Ed Miliband, who's seen as deeply anti-business. Will Andy Burnham, the incoming prime minister, dare appoint him?

Andy Burnham secured the backing of 349 Labour Members of Parliament (MPs) by Monday, effectively becoming the sole qualifying candidate in the race to lead Britain's Labour Party, according to the party.

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

Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Partys initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Likely new British PM Burnham says UK needs to do better on Gaza The UKs likely incoming prime minister and Labour MP Andy Burnham apologised that his party didnt get it right in its response to Israels war in Gaza and pledged stronger action against Israel if he takes power

'We must now do more': Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's response to Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 18:52 Burnham said UK should look at further sanctions on Israeli settlers, criticising Labour's approach to genocide in the enclave Labour MP and challenger for leader of the Labour Party Andy Burnham, laughs as he delivers a speech in Manchester, northern England, on 29 June 2026 (Toby Shepheard/AFP) Off Andy Burnham has apologised for the Labour governments response to Israels genocide in Gaza, saying his party didnt get it right and that it must now do more, signalling a potential change in the UKs approach to Israel as he prepares to enter Downing Street

After nine years as a popular mayor of Manchester, Burnham voices his own priorities and values confidently a vision of expanding nationwide what has been achieved in the northwestern English city

The U.K.'s prime minister in waiting wants to devolve power from London to the nations regions

Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over the funding gap and whether Burnham was blindsided.

Andy Burnham could face an early test over North Sea oil drilling as energy shocks revive the UK energy security debate.

Andy Burnhams determination to see greater public control over utilities could set him on a collision course with some big-name U.S

The frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer was criticised for not taking questions after setting out his policy vision

Andy Burnham, Britains likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nations politics during a speech.

Andy Burnham wants to be prime minister

Keir Starmers rapid fall from power and Britains revolving door of leaders.

Trump has made his first comment on the UKs likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as extremely liberal.

Burnham, the current frontrunner, is expected to be the only candidate to secure the required 81 parliamentary nominations

Keir Starmers exit puts Andy Burnham, gilts, sterling and the next UK chancellor in focus for investors.

He needs only to look in the mirror if he wants to understand his failure as prime minister. Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer Read More Andy Burnham , now nailed on as Starmers successor, must urgently learn the lessons from the outgoing leaders mistakes

Burnham is an experienced politician whose career has taken him from high-level government jobs to the mayoralty of Greater Manchester, and now to the cusp of the PMs office.

British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his party after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election reignited debate over Labour's future leadership.

UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnhams by-election win.