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'Labour thinks it has responsibility to prevent the rise of Reform UK', historian says

'Labour thinks it has responsibility to prevent the rise of Reform UK', historian says

Summary

The UK Labour Party replaced Keir Starmer with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister to stop the rise of the right-wing party Reform UK. Labour members see it as their duty to prevent Reform UK from gaining power.

Key Facts

  • Andy Burnham has become the new UK Prime Minister.
  • Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister.
  • Labour Party members believe they must stop Reform UK from growing stronger.
  • Reform UK is a right-wing populist party in the UK.
  • The leadership change aims to address political challenges facing the UK.
  • Labour wants to focus on issues like the cost of living under Burnham.
  • The UK is about to have its seventh prime minister in ten years.
  • The change was announced and reported on July 20, 2026.
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