Andy Burnham to be new prime minister after securing 349 votes from Labour MPs

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham has secured 349 nominations from Labour MPs, effectively making him the sole candidate for the party's leadership. This level of support eliminates the possibility for any other contenders to reach the required 81 endorsements. With no other individuals vying for the position, Mr Burnham is anticipated to formally assume the Labour leadership at a special party conference this Friday. He is then expected to take office as Prime Minister just three days later, on 20 July. Despite his uncontested path to leadership, Mr Burnham is still scheduled to participate in an online hustings with Labour MPs later today. In fullAndy Burnham set to become next prime minister after 349 Labour MPs back him to lead partyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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