Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are now open for the UK leadership contest, with former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham poised to be the sole candidate after securing the necessary 80 signatures from Labour lawmakers. Burnham's likely frontrunner status is significant as it could shape the party's direction, especially in a time of political uncertainty following Brexit and internal divisions. His leadership ambitions could impact the upcoming general election, potentially influencing the party's strategy and policies.