Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and Prime Minister after losing the support of his Cabinet and parliamentary party. Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to succeed him as Prime Minister within weeks following a decisive by-election victory and the withdrawal of potential rivals.

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Belfast TelegraphIndependent News & Media (Mediahuis)

Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPspress release
By Press Association Political Staff22 Jun 2026, 13:23similarity 68%
Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MPopinion
By David Hughes, Press Association Political Editor22 Jun 2026, 08:24similarity 72%

Irish NewsIndependent

Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPspress release
Press Association Political Staff22 Jun 2026, 13:23similarity 77%
Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MPopinion
David Hughes, Press Association Political Editor22 Jun 2026, 08:24similarity 83%

The GuardianGuardian Trust

Starmer expected to announce exit plan that will clear way for Burnham to become PMopinion
Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar21 Jun 2026, 18:02similarity 79%
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics livepress release
Yohannes Lowe21 Jun 2026, 08:50similarity 100%

The IndependentEvgeny Lebedev

Starmer latest: PM expected to announce resignation plan as Burnham heads to Westminsterpress release
David Maddox and Holly Bancroft22 Jun 2026, 04:27similarity 77%
Starmer latest: PM expected to announce departure on Monday ahead of Burnham’s arrival in Westminsteropinion
David Maddox,Maira Butt and Holly Bancroft21 Jun 2026, 19:10similarity 86%

The Morning Star

Burnham et to take over as PM within weeks as Starmer finally quitsopinion
Andrew Murray22 Jun 2026, 14:34similarity 70%
Burnham to take over as PM within weeks as Starmer finally quitsopinion
Andrew Murray22 Jun 2026, 14:34similarity 78%

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