https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmer#u15763Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000Keir Starmer has resigned as the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is now the leading contender to replace him. A new prime minister could be in place by mid-July.What's confirmed:Keir Starmer has resigned as UK prime minister.Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to replace Starmer in the Labour leadership contest.Burnham previously served as the mayor of Greater Manchester.The UK will have its seventh prime minister in a decade.Still unconfirmed:Britain could have a new prime minister by mid-July.Burnham may be forced to maintain Starmer&#0 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmer#u10519Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:21:34 +0000Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest. This process could result in him becoming the prime minister of Britain within weeks.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest.This leadership contest could make Burnham the prime minister of Britain within weeks.Still unconfirmed:Burnham is likely to challenge Keir Starmer for party leadership if he wins the Makerfield special election.Keir Starmer's future as prime minister is on the line in the Makerfield special election. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-special-election-in-the-uk-could-hasten-the-rise-of-andy-burnham-and-the-end-for-keir-starmer#u5760Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:36:58 +0000Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has returned to Parliament after winning a special election in Makerfield. This victory positions him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party. Starmer has stated he will stand in any resulting leadership contest.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won a special election for a seat in Parliament in Makerfield, northwest England.Andy Burnham is the current mayor of Greater Manchester.Keir Starmer says he "will stand" in any Labour leadership contest.Still unconfirmed:Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's Pri