Andy Burnham set to become PM after Keir Starmer resigns under Labour pressure
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Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Jessica Elgot
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Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister under intense pressure from his own party, paving the way for Andy Burnham to succeed him as Labour leader and PM. The article details the political maneuvering at Westminster, with Burnham—newly elected as MP for Makerfield—emerging as the likely unopposed successor. It covers the growing discontent within Labour over the threat from Reform UK and the extraordinary political events leading to Starmer's emotional departure.
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bskyAndy Burnham set to become PM after Keir Starmer resigns under Labour pressuretheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledKeir Starmer has finally bowed to intense pressure to stand down as British prime minister as he conceded that he was no longer the right man to lead the country
In an extraordinary day at Westminster, Starmer announced a timetable for his departure after months of growing discontent among Labour MPs and cabinet ministers
As the newly elected MP for Makerfield made his way down by train to Westminster, it became increasingly likely Burnham would be crowned Labour leader
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