Starmer Out, Burnham In: What Changes for UK Energy Policy?

With Kier Starmer stepping down as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister (PM), it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham, who is known as the “King of the North”, will take his place as the leader of the Labour Party and PM in July.

The Member of Parliament for the northern English constituency of Makerfield has significant political experience, having served as Mayor of Greater Manchester, but what are his plans for British energy?

Burnham has a long history in politics, serving as Shadow Home Secretary under the former Labour…