The PM was said to have reached the conclusion that his position was no longer tenable after talking to Cabinet colleagues, No 10 advisers, union leaders and key Labour donors.

Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls to quit from within his own cabinet, after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in Makerfield.

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation Monday. Resignation by June 30 at 91.5% YES.