Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
- Burnham’s bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.
- The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is set to become Britain’s next prime minister as early as next week after securing the backing of more than 85 percent of MPs from the ruling Labour Party.
- Left-leaning Burnham received a further 27 nominations on Monday afternoon, increasing the total number of MPs backing his bid to become Labour leader and prime minister to 349.
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- Burnham’s bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.
- The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is set to become Britain’s next prime minister as early as next week after securing the backing of more than 85 percent of MPs from the ruling Labour Party.
- Left-leaning Burnham received a further 27 nominations on Monday afternoon, increasing the total number of MPs backing his bid to become Labour leader and prime minister to 349.
Sources: Al Jazeera