Will Andy Burnham make for an effective Prime Minister?

Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader on 22 June 2026 amid internal party pressure. Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed him after winning a by-election, positioning him to become the seventh prime minister in roughly a decade. Discussions focus on his potential leadership style, economic approach, and ability to address ongoing challenges like defence spending and public services.