Andy Burnham will be next Prime Minister as 349 Labour MPs back leadership bid
13-07-2026 23:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Andy Burnham will be next Prime Minister as 349 Labour MPs back leadership bid

The new MP for Makerfield received an extra 27 nominations on Monday, making it impossible for any other candidate to challenge him
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