The outgoing PM is desperate to avoid being remembered as a lame duck in his final weeks in office, while his likely successor needs to make his mark early.

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

New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacy

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