Andy Burnham on course to be confirmed as Labour leader on July 17 (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham is on track to be confirmed as Labour leader on July 17 after the party's ruling body set the timetable for the leadership contest, with no opposition expected.

• Andy Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader on July 17
• Labour's ruling body agreed on the leadership contest timetable
• Burnham is likely to secure nomination unopposed