Andy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Starmer resigns  

The British Prime Minister acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an “orderly handover of power” to his successor in an emotional statement
Keir Starmer  (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Keir Starmer  (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 - 14:45
Press Association Political Staff

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election.

Mr Burnham appears on course to enter 10 Downing Street within weeks after an emotional Keir Starmer quit as leader of the British Labour Party.

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