Andy Burnham set to become new Labour leader live ahead of being appointed PM

Andy Burnham will today (Friday, July 17) be confirmed as the next leader of the Labour Party ahead of officially taking up the position of Prime Minister. Mr Burnham, who returned to Parliament as the MP for Makerfield last month, is the only figure standing to replace the outgoing Labour leader and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The former Greater Manchester Mayor has the overwhelming backing of the Parliamentary Labour Party, with more than 90% backing him to take over.Today, a special…