LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Andy Burnham Enters Labour Leadership Race With Strong Parliamentary Backing

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed his candidacy to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader, entering the race with the backing of more than 200 Labour MPs. His support base positions him as the frontrunner as the party seeks to recover from declining polling numbers and growing voter dissatisfaction.

22 June 2026 · 10:46 UTC