Keir Starmer's departure timetable has sparked frenzied preparations in Mr Burnham's leadership team, as they rush to assemble policies, and a government, in record time.

As the British prime minister weighs resigning as early as Monday, leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham needs to settle on an economic team.

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

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.

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

Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour leader following Starmer's resignation on Monday,…

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In a radical departure from the leadership spills seen over the years, Andy Burnham emerged as the clear leader to replace Keir Starmer before he was even sworn into parliament on…

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 sooner than his team would have liked – but he will need to deliver fast to succeed

Around 200 Labour MPs crowded into Westminster Hall to greet Andy Burnham as he was sworn in as the new MP for Makerfield, while inside Downing Street, Keir Starmer gave a private…

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor

Andy Burnham is preparing to enter Downing Street uncontested within weeks following the emotional resignation of Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer announced his decision to resign as prime minister, paving the way for in all likelihood Andy Burnham. | World News

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.

From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

Nominations to replace Keir Starmer won’t even begin until 9 July – but just days after being sworn in, Burnham may already showing some red flags, warn Helen MacNamara and Cleo…

Outgoing British prime minister Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham on Tuesday as part of efforts to ensure an "orderly" transition of power following his announcement that he would…

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.