According to France 24, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his departure after last month's disappointing election results. The man emerging as a leading contender to replace him? Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to parliament. His rise reflects the Labour Party's turbulent moment as it searches for new leadership.

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