Burnham ‘deeply grateful’ as Labour MPs overwhelmingly back him to succeed Starmer as PM
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Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership
Christopher McKeon, Press Association Political Correspondent Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United
Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership
The former Greater Manchester mayor secured the nominations – amounting to 80% of the parliamentary party – by 5pm on Thursday.
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.
Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.
Labour MPs queue up to back Burnham as next leader
Former Manchester mayor moves a step closer to being Britain’s next prime minister
Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM’s office
Andy Burnham needs support from 81 of Labour’s 402 MPs to become a candidate, a target he is expected to surpass easily.
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