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Sir Keir Starmer has resigned. When could there be a new prime minister? (opens original article in a new tab)

TL;DR

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, triggering a leadership contest with Andy Burnham as the frontrunner. Nominations for the Labour leadership election will open on 9 July, with a new leader expected by 1 September.

  • Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power
  • Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to succeed Starmer as Labour leader
  • Nominations for the Labour leadership election will open on 9 July and close on 16 July
  • A new leader is expected to be in place by 1 September

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