# Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

- Published: 2026-07-13T21:11:08Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T12:35:09Z
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- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05y3rj09qqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

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