News Emily Sergeant - 22nd June 2026 Andy Burnham has officially announced his intention to run for leader of the Labour Party, and therefore, Prime Minister. Merely days after he clinched the victory in the crucial Makerfield by-election, winning 24,927 votes (54.8% vote share) and a majority of 9,231 over second place, and less than two hours after Keir Starmer announced his resignation, Andy Burnham has now officially chucked his hat into the ring to take over the position.