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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

The two Labour MPs who could challenge Burnham for the keys to Number 10

Andy Burnham Sir Keir Starmer
  • Two senior Labour MPs , Al Carns and Darren Jones, are reportedly considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham from becoming prime minister unchallenged.
  • Many Labour MPs are uncomfortable with the prospect of Andy Burnham securing the top job in Westminster without his policies facing proper scrutiny.
  • Should no other Labour MP run against him, Andy Burnham is anticipated to become Prime Minister by 17 July.
  • This development follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement on Monday, with the process to find his successor scheduled to commence on 9 July.
  • Andy Burnham recently returned to Parliament after winning a decisive majority in the Makerfield by-election.

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Burnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PM

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