British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing political pressure after Labour suffered heavy losses in recent local elections, triggering speculation that a leadership challenge could emerge from within his own party.
One name increasingly being discussed is Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and one of Labour’s most popular politicians.
For many Americans, the idea that Britain could end up with a completely new prime minister without holding a national election may seem unusual. But under the UK’s parliamentary system, that is entirely possible. [Read more…] about Why Britain could soon have a new prime minister without a national election
