The delayed Defense Investment Plan has riven Starmer’s government — but his likely successor wants time to study the details.

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.

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

The transition period includes a high-stakes NATO summit. One key EU meeting has already been postponed.

Andy Burnham , who is almost certain to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, is said to want to decide himself on the vital multi-billion pound package.

Andy Burnham , who is almost certain to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, is said to want to decide himself on the vital multi-billion pound package.

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

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The delayed Defense Investment Plan has riven Starmer’s government — but his likely successor wants time to study the details.

Major decisions, including on defence spending, have been frozen after leadership challenger Andy Burnham met Prime Minister Keir Starmer to negotiate a transfer of power.