Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
Summary
Keir Starmer is expected to announce a plan to resign as the UK Prime Minister soon. Andy Burnham is likely to replace him, making Starmer the sixth UK prime minister to leave office in the past ten years.Key Facts
- Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the UK referendum to leave the EU.
- David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister after that referendum.
- Since then, five more Tory prime ministers left office due to pressure from MPs or voters.
- Keir Starmer has been Prime Minister for less than two years.
- Starmer is likely to step down soon, possibly allowing Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister.
- It is unclear if there will be a leadership contest or if Burnham will take over without opposition.
- Starmer’s resignation announcement may come this morning.
- Andy Burnham will take his seat in the House of Commons as the new MP for Makerfield today.
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