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What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

The Guardian Politics Friday 19 June 2026, 09:51 UTC By Kiran Stacey Policy editor 1 min read
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From public ownership, to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on. If he does become prime minister, Burnham...

From public ownership, to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on.

If he does become prime minister, Burnham will be expected to deliver on the “change” he promised after his win on Thursday night. But what would that look like, and what policies would his government be likely to pursue?

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