Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign (opens original article in a new tab)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign as Labour Party rival Andy Burnham challenges his leadership following a special election victory, with some members calling for a transition process.

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign as Labour Party rival Andy Burnham challenges his leadership
• Starmer has vowed to stay in post despite growing discontent and a special election victory by Burnham
• Burnham's win in Makerfield allows him to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership, with some Labour members calling for an agreed transition