Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister next Monday
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According to a single-source report in The Guardian, Andy Burnham is to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, having secured the Labour leadership with the landslide support of his party’s MPs. The former Manchester mayor is set to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader on Friday before becoming prime minister next Monday. The Guardian’s big story this week includes analysis by Daniel Boffey on Burnham’s route to No 10, Jessica Elgot on his in-tray, and Gaby Hinsliff examining his potential skills on the global stage, including dealing with Donald Trump. The article also reports that Nigel Farage announced he was resigning his seat in parliament and then standing in the resulting byelection, as Reform UK faces scrutiny over donations. A profile of Count Binface, the main challenger in the Clacton constituency, is also included. Other stories in the edition cover Venezuela’s Trump-backed government, tardigrade research, far-right protests in Epping, and Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey.
What’s reported
Andy Burnham is to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
He secured the Labour leadership with the landslide support of his party’s MPs.
He will replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader on Friday and become prime minister next Monday.
Nigel Farage announced he was resigning his seat in parliament and then standing in the resulting byelection.
Reform UK is under increasing scrutiny over donations to individuals and the party’s funding.
Count Binface is the main challenger in the Clacton constituency, dubbed “a people versus the establishment byelection” by Farage.
The Guardian reports that Venezuela’s Trump-backed government is facing discontent after an earthquake disaster.
Key figures
Andy Burnham, former Manchester mayor, incoming Labour leader and prime minister
Keir Starmer, outgoing Labour leader
Nigel Farage, Reform UK figure
Count Binface, candidate in Clacton byelection
Daniel Boffey, Guardian journalist
Jessica Elgot, Guardian journalist
Gaby Hinsliff, Guardian journalist
Anna Isaac, Guardian City editor
Tom Phillips, Guardian journalist
Patrick Barkham, Guardian journalist
Tim Burrows, Guardian journalist
Robert Reich, opinion writer
Charlotte Higgins, Guardian journalist
Christopher Nolan, filmmaker
Sources: The Guardian
