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Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech

Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech

Mon 29 Jun 2026 13:54 CEST

Britain's likely next leader, Andy Burnham, promises devolution in his first major political speech since launching his campaign for 10 Downing Street.

Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending

Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending

Sun 28 Jun 2026 08:09 CEST

Andy Burnham - who is expected to become the next British prime minister in three weeks - may launch war bonds to raise more money for defense spending.

Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Wed 24 Jun 2026 00:26 CEST

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and his likely successor, Andy Burnham, held a meeting on Tuesday that sources described as "frosty," The Guardian reports.

Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain

Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain

Mon 22 Jun 2026 12:18 CEST

Andy Burnham has twice failed to become Labour leader, but now the way is open for the "King in the North" to become the next Prime Minister in London.

Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

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Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

Mon 22 Jun 2026 10:21 CEST

Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward

Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation

Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation

Sun 21 Jun 2026 02:52 CEST

Several British media outlets report that the hard-pressed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be making an announcement about his future in office soon, probably as early as Monday. At the same time, US President Donald Trump claims that Starmer "will resign

Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?

Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?

Fri 19 Jun 2026 04:52 CEST

Labour mayor Andy Burnham has won a by-election for a seat in the British Parliament, giving him the chance to challenge hard-pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party - and the country.

Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right

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Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right

Wed 17 Jun 2026 05:46 CEST

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to become Britain's next prime minister. But first he'll have to face a shock wave from the far right before he can challenge for power

Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Wed 20 May 2026 06:02 CEST

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed

Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Sat 16 May 2026 16:56 CEST

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but only if there is a leadership election in the British Labour Party with several candidates.

Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle

Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle

Thu 14 May 2026 16:36 CEST

Britain's Labour Party is heading for a leadership battle, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the party leadership. However, the road to a change of leadership is long, and more candidates are gearing up

Wes Streeting, pointed out as Starmer's challenger, to meet Starmer

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Wes Streeting, pointed out as Starmer's challenger, to meet Starmer

Tue 12 May 2026 08:33 CEST

Despite extreme pressure, Keir Starmer has no intention of resigning as UK prime minister. On Wednesday, he will meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is being tipped as a possible challenger, before the King opens Parliament