Andy Burnham is on course to become Britain's next prime minister — possibly without a contest — after securing the support of more than 200 Labour lawmakers, well above the threshold needed to get on the ballot. Nominations are due to open on the ninth of July.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation last Monday but remains in office until a successor is chosen.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Olly Barratt, reporting from London, says Burnham could be on the steps of Downing Street by mid-July if no challenger emerges to force a full leadership ballot.
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Olly Barratt in London says opposition parties have accused Labour of running a lame-duck administration while the party waits for a new leader — and whoever wins will face immediate challenges on immigration, the economy, and several international crises.
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