Starmer resigns as UK PM, likely replacement, Burnham sworn in as Labour MP (opens original article in a new tab)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned, paving the way for Andy Burnham to likely become the new Labour leader before Parliament resumes in September.

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned, stating his party no longer believed he was the best leader for the next election.
• Andy Burnham is likely to become the new Labour leader, with a potential unopposed transition before September.
• Burnham was sworn in as a new MP following Starmer's resignation, with over 200 Labour MPs supporting his leadership bid.