The Papers: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate' (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, with Andy Burnham emerging as the likely successor amid political and environmental challenges.

• Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, paving the way for Andy Burnham's potential leadership
• Andy Burnham is positioned as the likely successor with support from Labour MPs and a possible 'coronation' in the leadership contest
• A heatwave causes power alerts and school closures in the UK during the political transition