Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership – UK politics live
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After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown
Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield fired the starter pistol on another fierce contest. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in…
Starmer expected to announce exit plan that will clear way for Burnham to become PM
Keir Starmer spent the weekend at his Chequers country retreat finalising a likely exit plan. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/ReutersView image in…
As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee
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The business secretary knows about jobs, and seems pretty sure Keir is out of one | John Crace
Keir loyalist Peter Kyle is usually Tigger personified. If anyone could spin for the prime minister, it was him. Photograph:…
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
The Guardian’s senior political correspondent, Peter Walker, has more on the prime minister’s intentions going forward: Keir Starmer is expected…
Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Starmer would be thinking about ‘what putting country first means in a moment like this’, said Peter Kyle. Photograph: Peter…
Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Andy Burnham speaks to supporters in Makerfield after his victory in the byelection. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham…
Burnham’s Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics – video
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Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live
Labour peer Charlie Falconer said Keir Starmer has “absolutely no authority” because “everybody assumes” Andy Burnham will challenge for the…