Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
23-06-2026 17:59 via bbc.co.uk

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

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
Read more »

Politics news



Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'
'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'
Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate
Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Ministers support Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Ministers support Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor
Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor
Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?
What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Do people have faith in prime ministers?
Do people have faith in prime ministers?
Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks
Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks
Desktop versie