Andy Burnham’s path to PM in 5 steps as Manchester mayor might topple Keir Starmer
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Andy Burnham has officially requested to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, which would see him quit as Manchester mayor, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership
Andy Burnham’s latest decision could see him challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership in the future (Image: PA)
Everything you need to know about how Andy Burnham could become the next PM
- Mr Burnham would need to be selected by the Labour Party to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, allowing him to re-enter Parliament as an MP
- He could then try to force a leadership contest by gaining the support of at least 20% of Labour MPs (80 in total)
- Voting takes place among Labour Party members, affiliated trade union members and members of socialist societies. Mr Burnham must secure the highest number of votes and win outright through run-off rounds if applicable.
- After the ballot, the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee certifies the result and Mr Burnham would become Leader of the Labour Party.
- The sitting Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, would then resign and Mr Burnham will be invited by the monarch, as new Labour leader, to form a government and will formally be appointed Prime Minister
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