Andy Burnham emerges as frontrunner after Streeting backs out

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

If Andy Burnham succeeds in ousting Starmer, Britain will get its seventh premier in 10 years — an unprecedented rate of churn in its modern history.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure later.

If Starmer leaves office this year, Britain will get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

UK Prime Minister expected to set out resignation timetable as early as Monday amid mounting pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, paving the way for Andy Burnham or another contender's rise to No 10.

Monday’s announcement may clear the path to power for Andy Burnham, who had planned to bring a challenge against Starmer. The next prime minister will be the seventh in just 10…

Andy Burnham confirms plans to succeed Keir Starmer as the British leader yields to the reality of his sinking popularity.

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for the United Kingdom to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade.

Under intense political pressure, Keir Starmer said he was stepping down but would stay on as caretaker prime minister until a successor was named.

Veteran politician Andy Burnham, who secured a return to parliament just last week, appeared poised to succeed Starmer after would-be rival Wes Streeting offered him his support.

Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy Burnham is seen as a leading contender to succeed him.

Frontrunner Andy Burnham could become Britain’s seventh prime minister in 10 years

The United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in a decade.

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When it comes to Burnham, the mood “seems to be moving very swiftly towards the coronation route, not the competition route,” experts tell TIME.

Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Manchester is seen as the favorite to succeed Starmer to…

Britain is entering another leadership battle after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. With Labour's succession process underway, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham…

The UK will now prepare for its seventh prime minister as Labour seeks a political reset following months of falling popularity.