The pair are said to have met for an hour at an 'off-site' location away from Downing Street .

The Makerfield MP will be sworn in as an MP next week, and plans to speak with the Prime Minister to demand he set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street

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.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce his departure timetable, paving the way for rival Andy Burnham.