Burnham sworn in as MP following Starmer’s resignation as prime minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham was sworn in as the MP for Makerfield after winning the election, and he plans to challenge for the Labour Party leadership following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement. Starmer will step down, with a successor process beginning on 9 July.

• Andy Burnham sworn in as MP for Makerfield after election victory
• Burnham plans to contest Labour Party leadership to replace Keir Starmer
• Starmer announces resignation plan with successor process starting 9 July