Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor expected to take reins as prime minister and appoint new cabinet on Monday
Andy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as British prime minister on Monday.
The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer.
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