Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Summary
Al Carns, a former Defence Minister, has decided not to run for the Labour Party leadership and supports Andy Burnham’s bid instead. Burnham is currently the only MP to have declared a leadership bid after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister last month.Key Facts
- Al Carns will not stand for Labour leader and urges support for Andy Burnham.
- Carns previously said he needed more details about Burnham’s plan before offering support.
- After speaking with Burnham, Carns believes Burnham will make good decisions and help the country.
- Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader and prime minister later this month.
- The Labour leadership election process starts when MPs can nominate candidates, needing 20% (81 MPs) to qualify.
- Burnham has enough support among Labour MPs that others may not be able to enter the race.
- If Burnham becomes leader on 17 July, he could become prime minister on 20 July.
- Wes Streeting, another potential candidate, has also decided to support Burnham.
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