Andy Burnham

UK PM Burnham calls on FIFA’s Infantino to resign over World Cup sale plan

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday became the first leader of a major country to call for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, saying the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors disqualifies…

New UK PM Burnham speaks with Trump on defense, Hormuz

Andy Burnham held his first phone call with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon, just hours after being formally appointed as Britain's prime minister by King Charles at Buckingham Palace. The conversation touched on football, the Middle East, and a…

Andy Burnham takes office as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham takes office as Britain's prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer and becoming the country's seventh leader in just over a decade. The former Greater Manchester mayor, dubbed the "King of the North," is expected to deliver an…

Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader, set to be PM

Andy Burnham was formally crowned leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before he takes office as prime minister following an audience with King Charles on Tuesday, July 21. The former Greater Manchester mayor ran unopposed…

Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after two years

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, bowing to months of mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party less than two years after leading it to a landslide election victory. His departure makes him the latest…

Starmer tells cabinet he won’t quit as rivals circle

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet on Tuesday morning that he would not resign, the jockeying to replace him has already begun in earnest — with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham leading betting markets despite not holding a…