POLITICSJun 19 · 12:40 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old Labour Party politician from northwest England, is challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a special election. He has served as an MP, Cabinet member, and mayor of Greater Manchester, and is known for his 'King of the North' nickname inspired by Game of Thrones.

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