British PM Keir Starmer resigned from his post on Monday (22 June), putting an end to all speculations. He was also seen quite emotional while announcing his resignation outside 10 Downing Street. He became the sixth PM to depart from 10 Downing Street in the last 10 years. In his place, the name that seems to be leading in the race to become the next Prime Minister of Britain is Andy Burnham, he is also called ‘King of the North’.

Starmer’s departure within two years

In July 2024, the Labor Party led by Keir Starmer returned to power by winning a landslide victory in the elections. However, in less than two years, pressure on his government also increased. Poor performance in local elections, discontent within the party and resignations of several senior leaders weakened his position. Ultimately, on June 22, 2026, Starmer had to take the difficult decision of resignation.

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Who is in the race for UK PM?

After Starmer’s resignation, Andy Burnham’s name has emerged as the strongest contender to be the next Prime Minister of the UK. He won a significant victory in the recent by-election in Makerfield constituency in Northern England. Not only this, he worked to further strengthen the Labor Party by defeating his rival Reform UK candidate.

Elections will be held in Britain in 2029

The next general election in Britain is to be held in 2029. Before this, the Labor Party has started seeing a new ray of hope in Andy. Starmer said in his speech, the Labor Party’s National Executive Committee will start the nomination process from July 9. This process will be completed before the summer vacation of Parliament, which is likely to begin from July 16. In such a situation, it is certain that if no challenge is presented to Burnham, then it is possible that Britain will get its new Prime Minister on July 17.

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Who is Burnham, who can become the next PM of UK?

Andy Burnham is counted among the prominent leaders of Britain, he is associated with the Labor Party. Burnham is also called ‘King of the North’. He was given this title during the Corona epidemic, when he fought hard with the then British government for the rights and funds of the people of Northern England. He held the position of Mayor of Great Manchester for a long time.

He has handled departments like health and culture in the British government. In the recently held by-election, he again became a member of the British Parliament by winning the Makerfield seat. He is being seen as a major contender for the post of Prime Minister within the Labor Party.

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