Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has sparked a leadership contest in the Labour Party, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner to succeed him.
The contest comes as the UK grapples with a rising tide of nationalism, with Reform UK, a right-wing party, leading in the polls.
Reform UK's leader, Nigel Farage, has called for a general election, but Labour can avoid going to the polls until 2029.
However, experts warn that the party faces a multi-front challenge, with the Greens and Liberal Democrats also competing for votes.
Labour's struggle to connect with working-class voters and its handling of immigration have been major issues for the party.
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has been touted as the best candidate to defeat Reform UK and reconnect with wavering voters.
However, some analysts have questioned Burnham's ability to offer a radically different set of policies or a clear policy program.
