Burnham moves quickly on PM job after Starmer quits (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed after Keir Starmer's resignation, with markets reacting positively to the prospect of a swift leadership transition.

• Andy Burnham is becoming Britain's next prime minister without opposition
• Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister after two years
• Markets reacted positively to the potential for a quick Labour Party leadership transition