How Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks after Starmer’s resignation

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 announced his resignation as Labour leader and prime minister, stating he accepted his parliamentary party's view on his leadership and pledging an "orderly handover of power" with a new leader in place by September 1. Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, confirmed his intention to stand for the Labour leadership shortly after Sir Keir's emotional statement outside Number 10. Wes Streeting, previously considered a potential rival, declared he would not enter the leadership contest and would instead back Mr Burnham, significantly increasing the likelihood of Burnham winning unopposed. Mr Burnham's path to the premiership could be swift, potentially resulting in a coronation as early as mid-July if he is the sole candidate to secure the required 81 MP nominations by the July 16 deadline. Sir Keir concluded his resignation statement by defending his record and expressing his intention to dedicate more time to his family, describing his wife, Vic, as a "rock" and his children as his "pride and joy". In fullAndy Burnham could be PM within weeks as emotional Sir Keir Starmer quitsThank 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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