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Union backing to seal Labour leadership for Andy Burnham
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Andy Burnham has secured enough support from trade unions and MPs to become the next leader of the UK Labour Party. He is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, though some unions have attached conditional demands regarding wealth taxes and net-zero policies to their support.
Image source, Getty Images By Paul Seddon Political reporter Published 15 July 2026 Andy Burnham's path to the Labour leadership has been secured, after he won the required support from trade unions linked to the party.
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