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Barry Soper: Is Andy Burnham set to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 5:25pm
Andy Burnham celebrates his Makerfield byelection win, which is a blow to British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Photo / Getty Images
Andy Burnham celebrates his Makerfield byelection win, which is a blow to British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Photo / Getty Images

It's thought the way is becoming increasingly clear for Andy Burnham to become the next British Prime Minister.

Sir Keir Starmer has already stepped down as leader of the British Labour Party, outlining his plan to relinquish his position as PM. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Burnham's made a name for himself in UK political circles and he's got the right form.

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