Andy Burnham sworn into parliament hours after Starmer resignation | ABC NEWS

Keir Starmer's potential replacement as UK prime minister has been sworn into parliament hours after the prime minister announced his resignation.
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who is a Cambridge-educated father of three, is one of Labour's most popular politicians.
Burnham is not expected to face a leadership challenge after heavyweight Wes Streeting confirmed he would not contest the top job.

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