Burnham tipped as Labour's next PM as Starmer steps down

Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation accelerates Labour’s leadership race, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner after Wes Streeting endorsed him; Burnham’s popularity in Greater Manchester and a lack of detailed policy plans prompt questions about his governance, cabinet options (including Reeves’ fate) and foreign policy, as Well as the potential for rivals like Darren Jones or Streeting to mount a challenge as a swift transition looms.