Starmer reportedly set to quit as Burnham sworn in as MP (opens original article in a new tab)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may resign as his potential successor Andy Burnham is sworn in as an MP, following a by-election victory that cleared the path for a leadership challenge. Starmer's resignation would make him the seventh UK prime minister in a decade.

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may step down as early as today, according to UK media reports
• Andy Burnham is set to be sworn in as an MP following his by-election victory, clearing the way for a leadership challenge
• Labour's rules require the party leader to be a member of parliament, prompting Starmer's potential resignation