Does Burnham really know how to change Britain?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Andy Burnham MP arrives at Trades Union Congress, where he will give a speech after it was announced that he is to become the new leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 17, 2026 in London, England.

Andy Burnham, MP for Makerfield ran unopposed to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June 2026.

Burnham secured overwhelming support from 379 Labour MPs and the majority of affiliated trade unions.

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