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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar

Burnham ‘coronation’ will anger some Labour members, party bosses warned

Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, the new MP for Makerfield, is expected to become Labour leader on 17 July, if there are no other candidates in the contest. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Labour chiefs have been warned they must placate disgruntled Labour members who are angry at the lack of party democracy because Andy Burnham is not expected to face a challenge to become Labour leader.

MPs have told the party there are growing complaints from members about the lack of involvement from members if Burnham does not face a leadership contest from any other MP.

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