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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Burnham Could Become Prime Minister Within Weeks
Caption: Burnham Could Become Prime Minister Within Weeks. Labour has unveiled the timetable for electing a new leader, meaning Andy Burnham could become prime minister as early as 17 July. Candidates have until mid-July to secure the backing of at least 81 Labour MPs, along with support from affiliated organisations such as trade unions. If only one candidate qualifies, the new leader will be confirmed at a special Labour conference before being invited by the King to form a government. If more than one candidate enters the race, Labour members and affiliated supporters will vote during August, with the result announced later that month. Burnham remains the only declared candidate following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. He has already received backing from several senior cabinet ministers while former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has also endorsed his leadership bid. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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