Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM

Andy Burnham is likely to become prime minister on Monday. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham is likely to become prime minister on Monday. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM Former Greater Manchester mayor expected to take reins as prime minister and appoint new cabinet on Monday Andy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Starmer is likely to go to Buckingham Palace on Monday morning to visit King Charles and hand over to Burnham as prime minister the same day. Burnham will then give a speech outside Downing Street and appoint his cabinet in the afternoon. He is expected to announce a range of new policies in the weeks ahead that focus on the cost of living. Explore more on these topics Andy Burnham Labour Labour party leadership news Share Reuse this content