Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Allies of Andy Burnham expressed confidence in his bid for Labour leadership following a surge in backing after his byelection win in Makerfield. His team aims to secure around 300 nominations from MPs, far exceeding initial estimates. However, some Labour MPs desire a contested leadership race to scrutinize his ideas despite Burnham's push for a coronation-style succession.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 14:41 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 15:10 UTC
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