Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

25-06-2026 19:19 via bbc.co.uk

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

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