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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar

Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM

Two side-by-side photos of Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer wearing black-framed glasses, both speaking
Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer. Starmer spent the weekend at his Chequers country retreat finalising a likely exit plan. Composite: Getty images

Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday morning, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal contest by the autumn.

Cabinet ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions outside No 10 Downing Street, starting a process of the UK installing its seventh prime minister in a decade.

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