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Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned and is coordinating the transfer of power. He met with Andy Burnham, who is considered a frontrunner to succeed him. Starmer is providing leadership candidates with access to the civil service to ensure the transition is orderly.

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New reports detail a meeting between Starmer and Burnham regarding the transition of power.

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  1. Starmer and Burnham meet to discuss UK leadership transition

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned and is coordinating the transfer of power. He met with Andy Burnham, who is considered a frontrunner to succeed him. Starmer is providing leadership candidates with access to the civil service to ensure the transition is orderly.

    What's confirmed:

    • Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister.
    • Starmer met with Andy Burnham to discuss the transition of power.
    • Starmer is offering access talks with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
    • Andy Burnham is viewed as a frontrunner for the next prime minister.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The meeting between Burnham and Starmer was frosty.
    • The meeting between Burnham and Starmer was secret and lasted one hour.
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