According to a report by Sky News, on July 17 local time, Britain's ruling Labour Party announced at a special conference that Andy Burnham was elected leader of the Labor Party. Burnham later thanked everyone and supporters at the scene in his speech after being elected Labor Party leader, calling it an “important moment” and saying he was “ready.”

According to a report by Sky News, on July 17 local time, Britain's ruling Labour Party announced at a special conference that Andy Burnham was elected leader of the Labor Party. Burnham later thanked everyone and supporters at the scene in his speech after being elected Labor Party leader, calling it an “important moment” and saying he was “ready.”