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How could Andy Burnham become UK prime minister?

Newly elected MP has made clear that he intends to challenge Keir Starmer — but the prime minister’s response will shape the timeline Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesJun 19, 2026, 3:57 AM
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Financial TimesJun 19, 2026, 3:57 AM

How could Andy Burnham become UK prime minister?

Newly elected MP has made clear that he intends to challenge Keir Starmer — but the prime minister’s response will shape the timeline

ABC AustraliaJun 19, 2026, 2:15 AM

Andy Burnham poised to challenge UK PM after 'circus' by-election win

Andy Burnham, a British Labour lifer, is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the country's top job after re-entering the House of Commons via a by-election.

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