Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
13-07-2026 23:11 via bbc.co.uk

Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
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