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Manchester's Andy Burnham has become the favourite to lead Britain's Labour Party after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The charismatic northerner could reshape British politics.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour Party leader, with a successor to be chosen before parliament reconvenes in September. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, is seen as the frontrunner to replace him.
Andy Burnham's challenge to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership could be helped by infighting between Britain's right-wing parties, potentially dividing Conservative and Reform UK support in crucial constituencies.