Burnham Set to Be Next PM as 322 Labour MPs Back Him in First Nomination Tally The news that Andy Burnham has secured the backing of 322 Labour MPs, putting him just one short of the required threshold to run unopposed for the party leadership, has sent shockwaves through Westminster.
This development marks a seismic shift in Labour's fortunes, following recent local election losses and Burnham's own by election victory in Makerfield.
Under Labour's leadership selection process, nominations from 81 MPs are required to enter the contest.