Starmer expected to announce exit plan that will clear way for Burnham to become PM
Summary
Keir Starmer plans to announce when he will leave his position as UK prime minister, likely by autumn, which would allow Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal election contest. Despite earlier statements that he would fight any leadership challenge, Starmer is preparing to step down after pressure from his cabinet and party officials.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer is expected to say when he will resign as prime minister, probably in the autumn.
- Andy Burnham is the likely next prime minister but may face no official competition.
- Starmer promised to fight any challenge from Burnham but is now preparing to leave.
- More than six cabinet ministers have privately told Starmer he should step down.
- Starmer spent the weekend at Chequers working on his resignation plan and speech.
- A leadership change would be the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years.
- Burnham won a recent election by a large margin and returned to Westminster.
- Some others, like Wes Streeting, might try to run for leader, but are unlikely to succeed.
- Early talks about the transition have already started between team members from both leaders.
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