In The Room | Why Andy Burnham might not be ready for No 10 (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham's campaign faces internal tension as he approaches a potential Labour leadership victory, with challenges in preparing for governance and avoiding past mistakes.

• Andy Burnham's team faces internal tension between excitement and anxiety following his by-election win and Keir Starmer's resignation.
• Burnham could become UK prime minister by mid-July if he wins the Labour leadership for the third time.
• Burnham's campaign needs greater urgency and ruthlessness to avoid past mistakes and govern effectively.
• The article analyzes Burnham's potential leadership challenges and political prospects.