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Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Jill Lawless, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details on this story are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including the number of lawmakers who have supported Burnham and the process of nominations for the party leadership contest. Andy Burnham has gained substantial support from Labour lawmakers, which brings him closer to becoming the next prime minister.
In the UK, a significant development has occurred in the Labour party leadership contest. Andy Burnham has gained substantial support from Labour lawmakers, which brings him closer to becoming the next prime minister.
Burnham has received backing from a large majority of Labour members of Parliament. The support he has garnered makes it highly unlikely that another legislator will be able to challenge him.
Further details on this story are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including the number of lawmakers who have supported Burnham and the process of nominations for the party leadership contest.
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Category: government Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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