Andy Burnham Clears Final Hurdle Before Becoming UK PM, but Aussie Expat Gets One Vote The appointment of Andy Burnham as the new leader of the Labour Party has sent shockwaves through British politics.
With 379 Labour lawmakers backing him, Burnham's victory was never in doubt. However, his promise to "give them hope back" remains to be seen.
One notable aspect of Burnham's leadership bid is his thank you note to Australian expat Catherine West, who received one nomination from fellow Labour MP Neil Coyle.