A very quick guide to Burnham - when does he actually become PM?
Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer. The transition follows a period of declining support for Starmer and internal party pressure regarding the rise of Reform UK.
Why it matters
This marks a significant leadership change in the UK government, highlighting the volatility of parliamentary systems where leaders can be replaced without a general election.
Image source, Bloomberg via Getty Images Published 16 minutes ago Andy Burnham will take over from Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader on Friday, after winning the support of the party's MPs.
The article provides a factual timeline of the political transition and the reasons behind the leadership change.
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