Who is Andy Burnham, U.K.’s ‘King of the North’ and likely next prime minister? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-andy-burnham-u-k-s-king-of-the-north-and-likely-next-prime-ministerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Andy Burnham Emerges as Favorite to Succeed Keir Starmerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-andy-burnham-u-k-s-king-of-the-north-and-likely-next-prime-ministerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-andy-burnham-u-k-s-king-of-the-north-and-likely-next-prime-minister#u14413Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:47:09 +0000Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester known as the King of the North, is positioned as the likely successor. He aims to represent voters outside London and those feeling unheard by Westminster.What's confirmed:Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister.Andy Burnham is the mayor of Greater Manchester.Burnham is referred to as the King of the North.Burnham has previously contested the Labour leadership twice.Still unconfirmed:A minister has called for a swift transition of power to Burnham without a leade