Andy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Keir Starmer resigns (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham was sworn in as Labour MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister, with Burnham emerging as a leading candidate to replace him.

• Andy Burnham was sworn in as Labour MP for Makerfield after Keir Starmer's resignation.
• Burnham is a leading candidate to become the next Prime Minister with support from Wes Streeting.
• Starmer will remain as caretaker PM until a successor is chosen, with leadership contest nominations opening on 9 July.