Burnham moves closer to becoming British PM, Farage runs against Count Binface

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Honorary President of the Britain's right-wing populist party Reform UK and new leader Nigel Farage speaks during a campaign meeting, on June 3, 2024.

Issued on: 09/07/2026 - 13:02

Veteran politician Andy Burnham is taking another step towards becoming the UK's next prime minister o, July 9 as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader formally opened. He is the only Labour member of Parliament to have publicly said they are a candidate to succeed Starmer. Another key election is taking place in Clacton, where far-right Nigel Farage will be facing Count Binface. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us more.

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