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 is reportedly discussing a plan to hand over the Labour leadership to Andy Burnham, with an announcement expected on Monday. The prime minister is at Chequers, taking soundings from ministers and allies, as he considers his departure, which could be as early as mid-July or by early September. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and other senior Labour figures have urged Sir Keir to set a timetable for his departure, following mounting pressure after Andy Burnham's by-election victory. A symbolic photocall for Andy Burnham in Parliament on Monday has fuelled speculation of a “coronation”, though a deal with Wes Streeting, who also seeks the leadership, would be necessary. A US president, Donald Trump, commented on the situation, stating on Truth Social that Sir Keir “will resign” due to perceived failures on immigration and energy. In fullStarmer on the brink: PM and Burnham ‘working towards’ handover in SeptemberThank 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

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Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to resign Monday, facing mounting pressure after a significant election win in 2024. His leadership has been weakened by…

Burnham has the seat, his allies claim the numbers, cabinet ministers are turning, the unions are turning,,,

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Overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs pushing Starmer towards decision to step down

The prime minister reportedly close to announcing when he’ll stand down and set out a timetable for departure from No 10

Labour MPs pressure PM to make way for Andy Burnham to lead party

Sir Keir Starmer will set out timings for his exit from Downing Street in a speech on Monday, The Observer reported.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester,…

The embattled British prime minister is widely expected to announce a plan for his exit just as his likely successor, Andy Burnham, arrives in Westminster.

Expectations are growing that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce his resignation soon and possibly on Monday

The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September

Move would clear the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without formal contest

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down as early as Monday, facing pressure from within the Labour Party. This follows a significant by-election…

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation timetable amid pressure from Labour, as rival Andy Burnham heads to Parliament.

The threat to Starmer has been building for months and increases sharply when Burnham decisively wins a parliamentary election to return to Westminster.