Andy Burnham to run to be next Labour leader after Starmer quits as PM (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, leading to a leadership contest with Andy Burnham as a candidate.

• Labour leader Keir Starmer resigns, triggering a leadership contest starting 9 July.
• Andy Burnham announces candidacy for Labour leader after Wes Streeting's public support.
• Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, securing a majority over Reform.