Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?
Summary
Andy Burnham is expected to become the UK’s next prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham’s recent election win in Makerfield suggests he may help Labour defeat the hard right in future elections.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer resigned as UK Labour leader and prime minister after less than two years in office.
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection, boosting his chances to become Labour leader and prime minister.
- Wes Streeting, Burnham’s main challenger, declared support for him after Starmer’s resignation.
- Burnham is considered capable of defeating the hard-right Reform party in future elections.
- Starmer announced his resignation to King Charles and pledged to support a smooth leadership transition.
- Recent UK political polls show many young Britons now want a fresh vote to rejoin the EU.
- The UK Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning due to an extreme heatwave.
- Iran agreed to let UN nuclear inspectors back under a deal involving US sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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