Starmer Resigns, Burnham Set to Succeed

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader, triggering a swift succession contest that has Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as the overwhelming frontrunner.

Senior Downing Street figures are already lobbying Burnham on defence spending, signalling a rapid transition.

President Trump weighed in, calling Burnham 'extremely liberal' and suggesting he would not open up the North Sea for oil drilling.

The leadership change comes amid a period of political turmoil and poor poll numbers for Labour.