Starmer meets Burnham to discuss 'Orderly' transition plans (opens original article in a new tab)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Andy Burnham to discuss an 'orderly' leadership transition, with Burnham likely to become the next PM by 17 July if no challenges arise.

• UK PM Keir Starmer met with Andy Burnham to discuss leadership transition plans.
• Burnham is expected to become the next Labour leader and PM by 17 July if no challengers emerge.
• Starmer will remain in office until a successor is chosen, with no new major policies until then.