UK’s Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power

Burnham emerges as favourite to succeed Starmer after key rivals back him, raising the prospect of a swift leadership transition.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain’s seventh leader in 10 years as early as next month.