Andy Burnham's confirmed he'll run for Labour leader - following Keir Starmer's resignation.
Speaking in Downing Street this morning, the British Prime Minister announced he'll remain in the job until a contest to replace him is wrapped up by the end of the summer.
Andy Burnham says the country expects 'stability' and 'seriousness'.
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Mr Burnham's on his way to Westminster to be sworn in as the newly-elected MP for Makerfield.
Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice, has been reacting to the developments:
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