Burnham confirms Starmer succession bid as he is sworn in as MP
Burnham confirms Starmer succession bid as he is sworn in as MP
22/06/2026, 14:37:35 · France 24 Europe
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election in 2024. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, has just been sworn in as an MP and has no official rival to run for party leader. FRANCE 24's Philip…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election in 2024. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, has just been sworn in as an MP and has no official rival to run for party leader. FRANCE 24’s Philip…