Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Summary
Andy Burnham is the only Labour MP who has announced he wants to be the next party leader after Sir Keir Starmer resigned. If no one else runs, Burnham could become prime minister around July 20, following a formal process with King Charles III.Key Facts
- Labour MPs can nominate candidates for party leader from July 9 to 15.
- Candidates need support from at least 81 Labour MPs out of 403 to stand.
- They also need nominations from trade unions or local party groups.
- Leadership hustings, where candidates answer questions, will be held on July 13.
- If Burnham is unchallenged, he could be leader by July 17 and prime minister by July 20.
- If another candidate appears, party members and union supporters will vote in August.
- Burnham has said he will not call an early general election and will follow the 2024 manifesto.
- The current UK Parliament was elected in July 2024, and the next general election is due by August 2029.
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