Burnham ‘coronation’ will anger some Labour members, party bosses warned
Summary
Labour party leaders warn that some members are unhappy that Andy Burnham will likely become the new Labour leader without a contest. Party officials plan online events to engage members and give trade unions a chance to give formal endorsements before Burnham is confirmed as leader.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader at a conference on 17 July with no serious leadership challenge.
- Labour members are upset about the lack of a democratic contest to choose the new leader.
- Labour considered booking Everton FC’s stadium for Burnham’s announcement due to his fandom but dropped the plan to avoid seeming presumptive.
- Party bosses will organize online Q&A sessions to replace usual events held during leadership contests.
- Trade unions will formally give their endorsements or decline during nomination week starting 9 July.
- The Labour rulebook was changed to allow unions to give endorsements before Burnham is officially leader.
- Burnham recently met union leaders and is expected to become prime minister on 20 July.
- Some members are still unhappy about previous leader Keir Starmer’s departure and want more input in leadership decisions.
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