Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader

BBC Politics Friday 17 July 2026, 11:32 UTC 1 min read

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The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM.

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Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader

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