Britain could now have a new prime minister by mid-July after embattled Starmer quit — and Burnham’s main rival folded.
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Britain is entering another leadership battle after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. With Labour's…
Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy…
Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight
In an emotional speech outside No10, Keir Starmer said he had heard the verdict from his MPs that he needed to stand aside and…
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Andy Burnham appears on course to become prime minister by mid-July after an emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as…
King of the North takes No.10? Andy Burnham set to become PM by mid-july without even a fight?
Andy Burnham emerges as frontrunner after Keir Starmer resignation
Andy Burnham: How quickly could he become the UK’s prime minister?
Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks after Keir Starmer's dramatic resignation
How Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks after Starmer’s resignation
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UK PM Starmer could set out exit timetable today as Labour rival Burnham waits in the wings
Starmer quits as PM as Burnham returns to Westminster – but what happens next?
Starmer meets for talks with leadership contender Burnham
Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', sworn in as MP hours after Starmer's exit; could become next UK PM as early as July
