Prime Minister to resign and what would Andy Burnham mean for farming?
22 June 2026

Prime Minister to resign and what would Andy Burnham mean for farming?

Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, following Andy Burnham winning the by-election in Makerfield last week. Mr Burnham is widely expected to be the next Prime Minister, but what would his premiership potentially mean for agriculture?

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