Andy Burnham Set for Uncontested Labour Leadership After Carns Rules Himself Out
Burnham has 322 Labour MPs behind him, leaving no clear challenger as nominations open and putting him on course to replace Starmer.
- Former Defence Minister Al Carns announced he will not challenge Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership on Wednesday, clearing the path for the Makerfield MP to become prime minister.
- Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation last month, Burnham emerged as the sole contender after former health secretary Wes Streeting opted against running and backed the former Manchester mayor.
- Nominations open Thursday, requiring candidates to secure backing from at least 81 MPs and three affiliated bodies; however, Burnham effectively secured the leadership as the only declared candidate.
- A special conference on July 17 will formally declare Burnham Labour leader, with his transition to prime minister expected three days later on July 20.
- Describing the leadership contest as "probably not the best use of Labour's time," Carns urged the party to support Burnham, praising his economic record as former Mayor of Greater Manchester.
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The former mayor of Greater Manchester secured 80% of the votes of the Labour Party deputies on Thursday, so he will surely be declared leader of the collectivity next week before taking office as UK premier on July 20.
The North King has received the support of 322 out of 403 MPs. One more and the assault on Downing Street will be accomplished.
On the first day of the nomination phase, 322 Labour MPs declared their support for Andy Burnham, which could make him the British Premier in a few days.
Burnham on track to become next UK PM as hundreds of Labour MPs back leadership bid
Labour's most popular politician, Andy Burnham – nicknamed the 'King of the North' for winning three consecutive Greater Manchester mayoral elections – has vowed to bring about a significant rebalance of power in the UK. In the absence of a contest, Burnham will be crowned Labour leader and prime minister in waiting on July 17.
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