Andy Burnham to be crowned Labour leader after winning support of hundreds of MPs
ANDY Burnham last night backed the Home Secretary’s new asylum crackdown - but tougher migrant settlement rules look set to be softened under his premiership. The Prime Minister-in-waiting voted for Shabana…
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- Andy Burnham set to soften migrant rules despite backing Shabana Mahmood’s new asylum crackdown
ANDY Burnham last night backed the Home Secretary’s new asylum crackdown - but tougher migrant settlement rules look set to be softened under his premiership. The Prime Minister-in-waiting voted for Shabana…
- Burnham vows to be 'accountable' in first address to Labour MPs - while Blair warns him 'you're not going to be loved'
Mr Burnham told backbenchers he would 'lead from the front' on 'culture change, political direction and narrative' in an online-hustings held last night.
- Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent
Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measures Andy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting for legislation that has divided Labour…
- Tony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ after leadership takeover
The former PM was talking at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks in central London as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement
- Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
- Andy Burnham officially seizes Labour crown as 349 MPs race to back 'King in the North'
Andy Burnham has sealed his coronation as Britain's next Prime Minister after banking a whopping 349 nominations - more than four times the threshold needed.
- Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with landslide support of MPs
Additional 27 nominations mean it is impossible for any other candidate to launch leadership challenge Andy Burnham is to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the backing of 349 Labour MPs, including all…
- Andy Burnham to be crowned Labour leader after winning support of hundreds of MPs
Andy Burnham, who returned to Parliament last month after nine years as Greater Manchester Mayor, will officially be announced as Labour’s next leader on Friday during a special conference.
- Rachel Reeves warns Andy Burnham governing is hard as ally pledges big changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that Andy Burnham must be ready for 'shocks' when he takes office, and said he and his team must be clear on what they want to achieve
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