Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Labour Party secures Burnham as its next leadership choice following unprecedented parliamentary support. With 349 MPs formally endorsing his candidacy, exceeding the required threshold, Burnham emerges as the frontrunner to become Britain's next Prime Minister. The overwhelming backing from nearly 80% of the Parliamentary Labour Party signals strong internal consensus on his direction for the party's future political agenda.
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Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership
While almost 80% of the Parliamentary Labour Party formally nominated Mr Burnham last week, extra endorsements on Monday took him over the line.
