The union factions behind WA Labor’s power have mostly backed Amber-Jade Sanderson to replace Mark McGowan as Premierm who has also dieclared she has received support from WA Labor “with a clear majority”.

The decision follows Deputy Premier Roger Cook’s claim he was the most qualified for the position earlier today.

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Nine and 6PR reporter Michael Genovese told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the United Workers Union have thrown their support behind Ms Sanderson, and she now needed to consolidate her position.

“Now it would be Amber-Jade Sanderson’s job to reach out across the Caucus to try and convince the Metal Worker’s faction of the Labor Partry that she is the best candidate to become the 31st Premier of WA,” Mr Genovese said.

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