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Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

  • Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain’s next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour MPs.
  • He has 322 out of 403 nominations — just one short of the 323 needed to block any rival from entering the contest.
  • Nominations close next Thursday and he’s expected to be formally anointed as Labour leader and named prime minister on July 20.
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