Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham as he plans to step down as prime minister and wants a smooth transfer of power. Burnham, who recently won a by-election, is the only candidate so far to possibly replace Starmer and could become prime minister by mid-July.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer announced he will resign as prime minister after less than two years in office.
- Starmer met with Andy Burnham, who won a recent by-election in Makerfield.
- Burnham is currently the only candidate for Labour party leadership and could become prime minister around 17 July.
- Access talks with government officials will start soon to prepare candidates for leading the government.
- Starmer agreed to pause major spending and policy decisions until a new prime minister takes over.
- Burnham supports existing fiscal rules and promises not to raise major taxes like income tax, VAT, or National Insurance.
- He plans to focus on more public control of utilities, building council houses, and improving the economy.
- Some Labour MPs consider other leadership candidates, but it is unclear if they will officially run against Burnham.
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