Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer gave his first interview since his resignation, speaking to the BBC on Friday, 3 July. He commented on his likely successor, Andy Burnham, stating he holds "no animosity" towards the Makerfield MP. Starmer mentioned that he and Burnham "always got along", despite a light-hearted comment about Burnham supporting the "wrong football club". He expressed his strong desire for the next government to succeed. Starmer pledged to offer his support to the next government behind the scenes, rather than through public appearances. In fullStarmer delivers verdict on likely successor Burnham in first post-resignation interviewMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in