{"id":680979,"date":"2026-07-08T19:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/680979\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:57:11","slug":"andy-burnham-latest-labour-mps-last-potential-leadership-threat-al-carns-backs-pm-in-waiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/680979\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Burnham latest: Labour MP\u2019s last potential leadership threat Al Carns backs PM-in-waiting"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Reform choose earliest possible Thursday for voting<\/p>\n

Nigel Farage wants the by-election in Clacton to take place on the earliest date possible, on August 6.<\/p>\n

Reform UK said it would propose that date when it launches the parliamentary process to trigger the contest tomorrow.<\/p>\n

The House of Commons library sets out that a by-election cannot take place for at least 21 working days after a writ is issued. <\/p>\n

This Friday will count as day one, and 21 days after that come to Friday 31 July. The first Thursday – elections are always held on Thursdays – after that is 6 August.<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 20:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Al Carns says he will not challenge Burnham<\/p>\n

The last remaining potential rival to Andy Burnham<\/a> as the next Labour leader and prime minister says he will not stand against the new Makerfield MP.<\/p>\n

Former defence minister Al Carns<\/a> has told Sky\u2019s The Cathy Newman Show he will back Burnham instead.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThe time right now is not for a contest.\u201d <\/p>\n

If no other challengers come forward, Mr Burnham will become Labour leader next Friday. <\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 19:33<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: How PMQs turned Farage into a figure of funHow PMQs turned Farage into a figure of fun<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 19:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Go-ahead for by-election as Reeves says: \u2018I won\u2019t stop him arguing with a bin\u2019 \u2013 full report<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 18:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Count Binface would be barred from Commons in costume<\/p>\n

If Count Binface won the Clacton by-election, he would not be allowed to sit in the House of Commons in his space-warrior costume. <\/p>\n

MPs are expected to wear \u201cbusiness-like attire\u201d in the chamber, according to parliamentary guidance, which says clothing should demonstrate respect for the house.<\/p>\n

It says uniforms, large slogan-bearing items and other forms of demonstrative dress are generally not considered acceptable. <\/p>\n

\"CountCount Binface won 95 votes in Makerfield last month (Reuters)<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 17:58<\/p>\n

<\/a>Iceland boss issues invitation to Binface<\/p>\n

The boss of the Iceland supermarket chain has invited Count Binface to the town\u2019s store \u201cto talk about the local issues that really matter\u201d.<\/p>\n

Richard Walker told him in a social media post: \u201cYou\u2019ve promised Clacton at least one affordable house. We specialise in affordable family meals and emergency election snacks, so we have common ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 17:36<\/p>\n

<\/a>Why support from George Cottrell is under scrutiny <\/p>\n

Mr Farage\u2019s long-term ally George Cottrell, <\/a>a crypto-gambling entrepreneur, <\/a>reportedly recruited and paid three staff to work on his social media before the general election, and has continued to allow him to use a five-storey Georgian property he rented near Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n

New MPs are required to register any gifts worth more than \u00a3300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift \u201ccould not be reasonably thought by others\u201d to relate to their political activities.<\/p>\n

\"MrMr Cottrell, seen walking ahead of Mr Farage, is a crypto-gambling entrepreneur (Kirsty O\u2019Connor\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 17:25<\/p>\n

<\/a>Clacton voters set to go to polls on 6 August<\/p>\n

Reform UK says it is proposing the by-election in the Clacton seat vacated by Nigel Farage be on 6 August, which is the earliest date possible.<\/p>\n

The chief whip of whichever party held the seat chooses when to start the process of a by-election. <\/p>\n

Because Mr Farage was a Reform UK MP, the chief whip of Reform has \u201cmoved a writ\u201d in the Commons telling the returning officer for that constituency to hold an election.<\/p>\n

The Commons must pass a motion for the Speaker to make out the warrant for the issue of a writ. <\/p>\n

The timetable for by-elections is 21 to 27 working days to allow the poll to be held on a Thursday. <\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 17:09<\/p>\n

<\/a>\u2018He IS the establishment\u2019: Readers’ verdict on Farage resignation<\/p>\n

Jane Dalton8 July 2026 16:46<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: ‘I liked him on I’m a Celebrity’: Clacton local ‘has seen Farage twice’ in constituency’I liked him when he was on I’m a Celebrity’: Clacton local says she has seen Farage ‘twice’ in constituency<\/p>\n

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