Labour sets leadership timetable as Burnham eyes July takeover

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Labour sets leadership timetable as Burnham eyes July takeover

Labour’s ruling body has now confirmed the timetable for electing its new party leader.

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It means Andy Burnham could take over as prime minister at a special conference on July 17 – if he is the only MP to enter the race.

But if more than one candidate is able to get the required amount of MPs to back them, then a ballot of members would take place in August with the result announced on the 29th.

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Date: June 25, 2026