Labour Party (UK)
Centre-left British political party, founded in 1900; in government from 2024, led by Andy Burnham from 2026.
At a glance
People
Andy Burnham (party leader and Prime Minister)
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- The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom, founded in 1900 out of the trade union movement and socialist parties, historically an alliance of democratic socialists, social democrats and trade unionists.
- It has been the governing party from the 2024 general election, which Keir Starmer, leader from April 2020, won with a large majority.
- Andy Burnham succeeded Starmer as leader and Prime Minister in 2026.
Key facts
- Founded
- 19001
- Position
- Centre-left1
- Government
- From the 2024 general election1
- Leaders
- Keir Starmer, 4 April 2020 to 2026; Andy Burnham from 20261
People
Led by
- Andy BurnhamPerson
party leader and Prime Minister · since 20 Jul 2026 2
Before
Led by until 20 Jul 2026
Keir Starmer (party leader; Prime Minister from 5 July 2024) 2
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