Andy Burnham set to become UK Prime Minister as 'Count Binface' takes on Nigel Farage

Andy Burnham (left) has taken another leap toward replacing Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, after securing 322 nominations from his party. While Nigel Farage is set to face a comedian, who goes by the name 'Count Binface', in Clacton by-election. Credit: AAP / Adam Vaughan / EPA; AAP / Aaron Chown/PA

Andy Burnham has taken another leap toward replacing Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, after securing 322 nominations from his party. Reform UK's Nigel Farage has also dramatically announced he will resign as a member of parliament, forcing a snap by-election. The populist leader's only confirmed rival in the seat of Clacton is a comedian who goes by the name 'Count Binface'. Tune in now for the full report.

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