Event Brief
Burnham to seek to replace Starmer as PM
Filed: Jun 04, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Said he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister and aim to join a Labour leadership race if he wins an upcoming by-election
WHEN: Jun 04, 2026 at 4:37 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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