A very quick guide to Andy Burnham - when does he actually become PM?
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
The news that Andy Burnham is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's Prime Minister on Monday has sparked significant interest. However, it appears there may be some confusion - Sir Keir Starmer is actually the current leader of the opposition, not the Prime Minister. The actual Prime Minister of the UK is Rishi Sunak, who leads the Conservative Party.
Burnham's reported win of the Labour leadership race would make him the leader of the opposition, not necessarily the Prime Minister. In the UK's parliamentary system, the leader of the opposition is the largest opposition party's leader, but they do not become Prime Minister unless they win a general election or a vote of no confidence in the current government. This nuance is crucial in understanding the transition of power.
To watch next: it will be essential to monitor the actual outcome of the Labour leadership race and any subsequent reactions from the Conservative government. If Burnham does become the leader of the opposition, we can expect increased scrutiny of the government's policies and potential challenges to Prime Minister Sunak's leadership. The timing and circumstances of any potential change in government leadership will be closely watched by the public and the media.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. NewsDebate adds analysis for general news readers.