Starmer resigns as UK PM, paving way for Burnham-led leadership race
TL;DR
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and will remain caretaker PM until a successor is chosen; a formal Labour leadership contest will begin in early July with nominations opening on July 9 and closing when Parliament breaks for the summer recess, potentially allowing Andy Burnham—the former Manchester mayor and seen as the frontrunner—to take the helm quickly if there are few or no challengers.
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