Burnham set for UK Labour Party leadership coronation

Andy Burnham is set to become the next UK Labour Party leader and Prime Minister after Al Carns withdrew from the race. The formal coronation is scheduled for July, following a lack of viable challengers.
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Al Carns has ruled himself out of the UK Labour Party leadership race, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister.
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