Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Andy Burnham has emerged as the sole candidate to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the UK Labour Party. If confirmed, he is expected to become the next prime minister following a formal nomination process by party MPs.
Why it matters
This leadership transition marks a significant shift in UK governance following the resignation of the incumbent prime minister.
Image source, Getty Images By James Gregory Political reporter Published 9 July 2026, 01:19 BST Labour MPs are about to start nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
The report provides a factual, procedural account of the Labour Party's leadership rules and the current status of the race.
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