Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has officially declared his intention to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of the UK Labour Party and the position of Prime Minister. His announcement has already drawn criticism from Starmer.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain’s prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. “If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence,” Burnham said in an episode of the BBC’s Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes...