Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and promises to 'fix things politics has neglected'

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Andy Burnham, MP for Makerfield, is set to be appointed Labour leader at a special conference in central London. He will deliver a speech promising to 'fix things politics has neglected'. He will then become prime minister on Monday, succeeding the current government.

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