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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
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Andy Burnham has secured enough support from Labour MPs to become the next leader of the party, effectively ending the leadership race. He is now on track to become Prime Minister on July 20, pending formal confirmation from affiliated unions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google James Gregory Political reporter Getty Images Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
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