Growing support for Andy Burnham following Starmer’s resignation

The UK is set for its sixth Prime Minister in seven years following the resignation of Keir Starmer.

​Newly elected Labour MP Andy Burnham has already indicated he plans to challenge for the leadership, despite only returning to federal politics less than a week ago.

​Former health secretary Wes Streeting was expected to put his name forward, but has now confirmed he will not run, instead supporting Mr Burnham.

​Mr Burnham is the former mayor of Manchester, but resigned from that role to run in the Makerfield by-election, which he won.