Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the governing party – and therefore the prime minister.⁣ ⁣ Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations on Thursday, leaving him one short of ensuring he can be the only candidate. ⁣ ⁣ The nominations for the Labour leadership close next Thursday, but once Burnham reaches 323 nominations, no other candidate would be able to secure the backing of the 81 needed to enter the contest to replace Starmer.⁣ ⁣ Some Labour members of parliament say they were not able to vote on Thursday but will back Burnham once they return to parliament on Monday.⁣ ⁣ "It's all starting to feel very real," Burnham said in a short video clip announcing he had nominated himself.⁣ ⁣ Burnham is expected to be formally anointed as Labour leader ...