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Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Key takeaways
- The outgoing prime minister has authorised access talks to begin with "prospective candidates" to be the next Labour leader, Downing Street said.
- Burnham is the only candidate to have emerged so far and if he does not face a challenger he could become prime minister as early as 17 July.
- Access talks are normally granted to opposition party leaders ahead of a general election.
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House of Commons By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Published10 minutes ago Andy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power.
The outgoing prime minister has authorised access talks to begin with "prospective candidates" to be the next Labour leader, Downing Street said.
Burnham is the only candidate to have emerged so far and if he does not face a challenger he could become prime minister as early as 17 July.
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