
Speculation Rises on Andy Burnham's Potential as UK Prime Minister
Speculation is growing regarding the possibility of Andy Burnham becoming the next UK Prime Minister. Discussions are underway about how quickly he could ascend to the position and the implications of his leadership.
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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer Those who don’t pay much attention to politics could be forgiven for not being fully on top of this, but the UK could have a new prime minister soon – potentially within weeks. So how quickly could Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer, if Burnham wins Thursday’s Makerfield byelection? Actually, quite quickly, but only if events go in a particular way. And there are plenty of ...
By Peter Walker Senior political correspondent
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Editorial: By offering Labour’s Makerfield candidate a role in government if he wins, the prime minister has shown how a faltering administration could yet be rebuilt. It would not look good to spurn such a substantive opportunity to serve both party and country
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