Starmer vows ‘orderly’ transition as Labour MPs mull leadership bids (opens original article in a new tab)

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged an 'orderly' transition of power as Labour MPs consider leadership bids, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner after returning to parliament via by-election. Wes Streeting has withdrawn from the race, making Burnham's path to leadership clear.

• Starmer pledges 'orderly' transition as Labour MPs consider leadership bids
• Andy Burnham is frontrunner to replace Starmer after returning to parliament via by-election
• Wes Streeting withdraws from leadership race, making Burnham's path to leadership clear