Christopher Mckeon

Andy Burnham secured 349 Labour MP nominations, eliminating any possibility of a leadership challenge and confirming his path to becoming Prime Minister. He will assume leadership of the Labour Party at a special conference on Friday before entering Downing Street on July 20. Welsh officials anticipate improved cooperation with Westminster due to Burnham’s support for regional devolution. Although unopposed, he will still participate in an online hustings to outline immediate priorities for Wales and the wider UK.