UK PM Starmer could set out exit timetable today as Labour rival Burnham waits in the wings (opens original article in a new tab)

UK PM Keir Starmer may set out a departure timetable as Labour rival Andy Burnham gains momentum, with economic challenges and political pressures shaping the leadership transition.

• UK PM Keir Starmer may announce exit timetable amid pressure from Labour rival Andy Burnham
• Burnham's recent parliamentary victory boosted hopes for leadership change
• Economists warn Burnham would inherit a fragile fiscal situation