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Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of Andy Burnham's Labour leadership bid shows a broad agreement among outlets that he has significant support from Labour MPs. However, the tone and focus of the coverage vary slightly, with the FT UK taking a positive tone and Sky News focusing on Burnham's discussions with Labour MPs, while the Evening Standard maintains a neutral tone across its three reports.
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Evening Standard
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Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership
While almost 80% of the Parliamentary Labour Party formally nominated Mr Burnham last week, extra endorsements on Monday took him over the line.
13 Jul, 18:59
BBC Politics
Neutral
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
13 Jul, 18:26
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FT UK
Supportive
Labour MPs queue up to back Burnham as next leader
Former Manchester mayor moves a step closer to being Britain’s next prime minister
9 Jul, 13:10
Sky News
Neutral
Burnham meeting Labour MPs to 'win their confidence' as next PM
Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.
22 Jun, 14:31
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