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

BBC NewsJune 23, 2026 at 05:22 PM UTCBbc
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.

Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham for talks earlier on Tuesday, as he seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power after announcing he is standing down as prime minister.

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Source: BBC News

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