Labour leadership timetable could see Andy Burnham replace Starmer by 17 July
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Kate Whannel
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Labour's ruling body has set out a timetable for electing a new party leader that could see Andy Burnham installed as prime minister by 17 July, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. The accelerated timeline requires candidates to secure backing from 81 MPs between 9-15 July and nominations from affiliated bodies by 16 July. Burnham is currently the only MP in the race, making his path to leadership potentially straightforward if no other candidates emerge.
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· 3 pulledPotential candidates have from 9 July to 15 July to collect the backing of 81 MPs and until 16 July to gather the required number of nominations from affiliated bodies such as trade unions, in order to stay in the contest.
The schedule means Andy Burnham could take over as prime minister from Sir Keir in less than a month, if he continues to be the only MP to enter the race.
Labour's ruling body has set out the timetable for electing a new party leader which could see Sir Keir Starmer's replacement installed as early as 17 July.
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