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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rhiannon James

The steps Andy Burnham would have to take to become UK’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham Sir Keir Starmer
  • Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, is being touted as a leading contender to replace Sir Keir Starmer if he resigns as Prime Minister.
  • Burnham has previously indicated a willingness to challenge the current Labour leader, stating he doesn't know what the future holds regarding a leadership bid.
  • His path to becoming Prime Minister is arduous as he currently does not hold a seat in Parliament, which is a prerequisite for a Labour leadership contest.
  • He would first need to secure a vacant parliamentary seat, win the selection process (after the National Executive Committee previously blocked him from standing in a by-election), and then win the by-election itself.
  • If elected as an MP, he would then need nominations from 20 per cent of Labour MPs and 5 per cent of constituency Labour Parties or three affiliates to formally stand for the leadership.

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Could Andy Burnham become prime minister? Five steps to replace Starmer

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