Sunday newspapers report that the prime minister is close to announcing when he’ll stand down and set out a timetable for departureGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The British prime minister,...
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Read MoreOne Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papersUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Allies of Andy Burnham and Wes...
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