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At least two senior Labour MPs are considering leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister without a formal contest. Many in the party feel it's necessary to have a proper leadership race to test policy ideas. Nominations for the new leader open on 9 July and close on 16 July, with candidates needing support from 81 Labour MPs.
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