Starmer to Quit, Burnham Rises

LondonAround 200 Labour MPs swung behind Andy Burnham.

A Westminster prime minister holds power only while their own party backs them; any leadership challenge requires 20% of MPs — 81 — to trigger a contest.

Burnham expects a coronation without a vote; Starmer faces a Tuesday cabinet ultimatum if he does not set a departure timetable.

Sources: The Guardian