prime minister

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If he is selected as the candidate in Makerfield, in the north-west of England, and goes on to win, Burnham is widely expected to try to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

If he wins, he then needs the support of 20% of Labour lawmakers—81 of them by current totals—to trigger a leadership challenge against the prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The 1MDB fund was launched by former prime minister Najib Razak in 2009, shortly after he became premier.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The prime minister is continuing to resist calls to stand down and set a timetable for his departure and is expected to fight any challenge from Burnham or other likely contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Lumumba was prime minister of Congo. Do you know where Congo is?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie