Andy Burnham: Preparations for prime minister

Andy Burnham: Preparations for prime minister melissa.ittoo Fri, 03/07/2026 - 12:58 Project Institute for Government Civil service Ministers Leadership election Political parties Cabinet Government reform Labour Prime minister Starmer government Number 10 Andy Burnham is almost certain to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister later this month. Explore our work on the challenges facing Burnham, and the decisions and choices he must take, as the Labour leader and prime minister. Our analysis 01 JUL 2026 Comment Does Andy Burnham have a mandate? 29 JUN 2026 Comment No.10 North: Burnham needs to be clear-eyed about the purpose of his Manchester office 26 JUN 2026 Comment Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one 25 JUN 2026 Comment Effective transitions of prime minister: lessons for Andy Burnham 12 JUN 2026 Comment The WASPI confusion sees Andy Burnham stumble at his first spending test From mayor to prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as PM within weeks. But does Burnham’s nine years' experience as a regional mayor prepare him for No.10? Read our report Key explainers 26 JUN 2026 Explainer How do Labour Party leadership contests work? 19 JUN 2026 Explainer Preparation for government by opposition parties or leadership challengers 29 JUN 2026 Explainer Mayor of Greater Manchester Events and podcasts 02 JUL 2026 Podcast Northern Soul: Burnham's Manchester No.10 plan Online event 30 June 2026 Andy Burnham: What to expect from the next prime minister? 13:15 — 14:00 25 JUN 2026 Podcast What does Andy Burnham really stand for? 19 JUN 2026 Podcast Burnham v Starmer: The King of the North heads South 12 JUN 2026 Podcast The way you Makerfield Explore our work on Andy Burnham's preparations for succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister. Andy Burnham Keir Starmer Civil service Ministers Devolution