- Andy Burnham has secured 349 nominations from Labour MPs, effectively making him the sole candidate for the party's leadership.
- This level of support eliminates the possibility for any other contenders to reach the required 81 endorsements.
- With no other individuals vying for the position, Mr Burnham is anticipated to formally assume the Labour leadership at a special party conference this Friday.
- He is then expected to take office as Prime Minister just three days later, on 20 July.
- Despite his uncontested path to leadership, Mr Burnham is still scheduled to participate in an online hustings with Labour MPs later today.
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