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