Andy Burnham has received nominations from 322 of Labour's 403 MPs as of July 9, 2026, one short of the 323 required to exclude other candidates before nominations close on July 16. Keir Starmer resigned after May local elections, with Burnham expected to be confirmed as leader on July 17 and named Prime Minister on July 20. Al Carns withdrew on July 8, leaving Burnham as the sole declared contender according to The Hindu.