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Andy Burnham emerged as a frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as UK’s Prime Minister after his victory in a by-election in Makerfield.
Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. (Reuters)
Andy Burnham, a senior British Labour Party politician who was widely seen as a frontrunner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has confirmed that he will seek to replace Starmer as the party leader.
Starmer resigned as Britain’s prime minister and Labour leader on Monday, setting in motion a party leadership process that will determine who takes over in Downing Street. He also announced that the party’s National Executive Committee, or NEC, will open nominations on July 9.
Reacting to Starmer’s resignation, Burnham thanked him for his leadership and dedication during a challenging period. “His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process,” he said in a statement on social media.
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