Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading contender to succeed him.
Starmer has set a leadership election timetable that could see Andy Burnham become Prime Minister by 17 July if he remains the only candidate.
But who exactly is Andy Burnham? Why is the so-called 'King of the North being backed by his fellow Labour MPs as their best hope to the Labour Party to another election victory and beat Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#andyburnham #keirstarmer #ukpolitics #ukprimeminister #labourparty
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading contender to succeed him.
Starmer has set a leadership election timetable that could see Andy Burnham become Prime Minister by 17 July if he remains the only candidate.
But who exactly is Andy Burnham? Why is the so-called 'King of the North being backed by his fellow Labour MPs as their best hope to the Labour Party to another election victory and beat Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#andyburnham #keirstarmer #ukpolitics #ukprimeminister #labourparty
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
