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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhiannon James

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Could andy burnham become prime minister five steps to replace starmer - What They Never Told You

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is being touted as a leading contender to replace Sir Keir Starmer if he resigns as Prime Minister.

Mr Burnham has previously indicated he would be willing to overthrow the current Labour leader. At last year’s Labour Party conference, he called for a “debate on our direction”, and in November, he refused to rule out a leadership bid, telling BBC Breakfast: “I don’t know what the future will hold.”

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