Celtic Alliance leaders tell next UK prime minister to face 'new political realities'

Michell O'Neill, John Swinney, and Rhun Ap Iowerth have all reacted to Keir Starmer's resignation (Image: PA)

LEADERS in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned that politics is changing "rapidly" across these islands, and that whoever becomes the next British prime minister "must recognise these new political realities".

Keir Starmer's decision to stand down means Labour will now hold a contest to choose his successor, with Andy Burnham seen as the frontrunner after Wes Streeting came out in support of him.