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Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
BBC Politics Thursday 25 June 2026, 15:55 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.
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