Andy Burnham inches closer to UK premiership as Starmer seeks legacy in final days (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham is advancing toward becoming the UK's next prime minister without a contest as Keir Starmer prepares to leave office and focus on his legacy.

• Andy Burnham is set to become UK prime minister without a contest after Darren Jones withdrew as a rival.
• Keir Starmer is leaving office and focusing on securing a legacy before his successor is chosen.
• Burnham is expected to outline economic plans and choose a new Treasury chief to reassure markets and unions.
• Starmer is attending international meetings to highlight his foreign policy achievements during his final weeks in office.