Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM

UK Politics on the Brink of Change: Starmer's Departure Looms Amid Cabinet Rumors In a move that could shake the foundations of British politics, Labour leader Keir Starmer is set to announce a timeline for his departure from the party's top spot, paving the way for a potential new prime minister. According to senior cabinet ministers, Starmer will reveal his plans outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning, sparking a chain reaction that could see Andy Burnham become the UK's next leader without a formal contest. This development comes as the country grapples with a decade of high-profile prime ministerial changes, with Starmer's exit potentially setting the stage for the UK's seventh prime minister in just 10 years. As the Labour Party navigates this uncertain period, the nation will be watching closely to see how this unexpected twist will play out.

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely optionKeir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday morning, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal contest by the autumn.Cabinet ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions outside No 10 Downing Street, starting a process of the UK installing its seventh prime minister in a decade. Continue reading...