Andy Burnham

Britain's by-election circus shows politics has become a clown show - opinion

From political stunts to clown candidates, Britain's latest by-elections expose a system the author says is losing credibility.

|ByNIGEL LITHMAN
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.
Britain's Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Slaughter speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023.

Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer

Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.

|ByALEX CARSON
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester, Britain, July 24, 2026.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosting Volodymyr Zelensky as first foreign visitor

The two leaders are expected to meet at a naval base, where they will hear how UK-led training programs are helping strengthen Ukraine's armed forces and deliver results on the battlefield.

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While the movement to boycott Israel has called for divestment since 2005, advocacy has ramped up in many places in the last two years during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

UK lawmakers demand full arms embargo and settlement trade ban on Israel

Eighty UK MPs and peers urged the new prime minister to impose a full arms embargo, sanction Israel and ban trade linked to Israeli settlements.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.

JULY 9, 2026ByREUTERS
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

JD Vance says British politics 'broken' ahead of expected UK Prime Minister transition

Lawmaker Andy Burnham is widely expected to succeed Starmer after emerging as the sole candidate to replace the outgoing leader.

JULY 5, 2026ByREUTERS
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026.

Andy Burnham’s rise forced Keir Starmer from Downing Street - opinion

Like Moses, Sir Keir Starmer will not bring his people into the promised land, whatever that looks like, but it will be Burnham who adopts the role of Joshua.

JUNE 25, 2026ByNIGEL LITHMAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

JUNE 23, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Who is Andy Burnham? Potential future UK PM's stance on Israel, antisemitism - explainer

In a recent interview with Jewish News, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described Burnham as a "great ally" in the fight against antisemitism and one who will stand with the Jewish community "always."

JUNE 22, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Newly-elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham walks at Manchester Piccadilly station as he leaves for London, in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2026

WATCH: UK's Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister, Labour leader after nearly two years

Labour lawmaker Andy Burnham said on Monday he would put himself forward to enter the contest to replace Starmer, hours after the British prime minister announced he was resigning.

JUNE 22, 2026ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London.