Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

CitrixNews Staff

· July 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Jul 17, 2026 4:14am PT Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

By Naman Ramachandran, Ellise Shafer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Andy Burnham MP arrives at Trades Union Congress, where he will give a speech after it was announced that he is to become the new leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 17, 2026 in London, England. Andy Burnham, MP for Makerfield ran unopposed to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June 2026. Burnham secured overwhelming support from 379 Labour MPs and the majority of affiliated trade unions. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

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Andy Burnham has become the leader of the U.K.’s Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer‘s resignation last month.

Burnham, sporting a suit and red tie, was greeted with thunderous applause after being announced as the new Labour leader at a special leadership conference on Friday. “What a moment,” Burnham said as he took the podium. “And what backing you’ve given me.”

Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

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