A Starmer ally backed Andy Burnham, making Britain’s leadership handover look closer to uncontested

After Keir Starmer announced his resignation, former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the leading candidate to succeed him as Labour leader and prime minister. Darren Jones, a key Starmer ally, said he would not run and endorsed Burnham after discussing economic growth and possible borrowing room. If no strong rival enters, Britain may complete another prime-ministerial transition quickly.