Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister, bowing to pressure after Andy Burnham's decisive by-election victory. Wes Streeting has endorsed Burnham, paving the way for him to potentially become the next prime minister within weeks.
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Starmer resigns as UK PM; Burnham backed by Streeting to lead Labour
IN SHORT
Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister, bowing to pressure after Andy Burnham's decisive by-election victory. Wes Streeting has endorsed Burnham, paving the way for him to potentially become the next prime minister within weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Keir Starmer resigned as British prime minister, bowing to pressure after Labour colleague Andy Burnham won a by-election that made him eligible to challenge for the top job.
Andy Burnham is widely expected to replace Keir Starmer as the leader of the Labour Party and potentially become the next UK prime minister.
Wes Streeting, who was expected to be a main challenger, has endorsed Andy Burnham, paving the way for Burnham's leadership bid.
Nominations for the leadership contest open on July 9, and the aim is to have a new leader in place by the summer parliamentary recess, potentially by September.
What Happens Next
01Labour's National Executive Committee to set the timetable for the leadership contest.
02Nominations for the Labour leadership open on July 9.
03A new Labour leader is expected to be in place by the summer parliamentary recess.