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Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain’s next prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation, with Burnham swiftly securing backing from key figures like Wes Streeting. The former Greater Manchester mayor could be confirmed as Labour leader—and thus PM—as early as July 18, potentially making him the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade. Starmer, who stepped down after a weekend of family reflection, cited his desire to spend more time with his family as his reason for stepping aside. With Parliament returning in September, the race to succeed him is already heating up, sparking calls for bold leadership and even a general election from rivals. The nation watches closely as Burnham’s rise could reshape Britain’s political future.

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