BURNHAM CEMENTS LABOUR LEADERSHIP WITH BACKING OF 349 MPS

WHAT HAPPENED

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• BBC News: The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
• The Guardian: Additional 27 nominations mean it is impossible for any other candidate to launch leadership challenge Andy Burnham is to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the backing of 349 Labour MPs, including all…
• The Guardian: The new MP for Makerfield received an extra 27 nominations on Monday, taking his total from 322 last week to 349.

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