Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as British prime minister on Monday (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer is expected to announce his departure as UK prime minister on Monday amid pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham as party leader.

• Keir Starmer is expected to step down as UK prime minister on Monday due to pressure from Labour MPs for Andy Burnham to become party leader
• Starmer's departure follows Burnham's significant victory in the Makerfield byelection, which boosted his support among Labour MPs
• Burnham's team believes they have enough support for a leadership challenge, potentially leading to Starmer's quick departure