Starmer quits: Has Burnham just pulled off the greatest heist in politics?
And just like that, Keir Starmer became the sixth British prime minister to resign in ten years - triggering a leadership contest it’s increasingly likely no one will enter. Wes Streeting has pulled out of the race. Andy Burnham is arriving at Parliament where he will be sworn in as MP. If there is no challenger, he could be PM in just over two weeks' time. Is this the most perfect heist in political history? Does Starmer have a right to feel aggrieved? And does Burnham have an actual plan?
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AI GeneratedKeir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister and Labour leader after less than two years in office, driven out by a loss of support from his cabinet and parliamentary party. Despite a 2024 landslide victory, his perceived inability to counter the populist right led to a rapid internal coup, positioning Andy Burnham as the likely successor in a volatile political climate.