How the 'King of the North' from Manchester could topple the UK PM
Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, is positioning himself as a potential challenger to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer amid growing discontent within the Labour Party. With a crucial by-election approaching in Makerfield, Burnham's popularity and local achievements may play a significant role in shaping the future of the party. The outcome of this election could have far-reaching implications for the leadership of the Labour Party and the UK government.
- ▪Andy Burnham has begun his campaign to potentially become the next UK Prime Minister.
- ▪The upcoming by-election in Makerfield is attracting significant attention due to the current political climate.
- ▪Burnham's popularity stems from his successful initiatives in Greater Manchester, particularly in public transport.
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How the 'King of the North' Andy Burnham could topple UK PM Sir Keir StarmerBy Europe bureau chief Mazoe Ford in LondonTopic:World PoliticsThu 21 May 2026 at 8:01amThu 21 May 2026 at 8:01amThu 21 May 2026 at 8:01amAndy Burnham is a major force in the UK's Labour Party. (Reuters: Phil Noble)abc.net.au/news/how-andy-burnham-could-topple-uk-pm-sir-keir-starmer/106703968Link copiedShareShare articleAndy Burnham's soft launch to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister began with an apology and what could be a pretty accurate analogy."I want to say sorry to the residents of the Makerfield constituency, for the circus that is about to arrive in town," Burnham, who is the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, said in a speech at an investment summit this week.By "circus", he means the…
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