STARMER ATTENDS FINAL PMQS AS LABOUR MP BURNHAM NOMINATED SUCCESSOR

Keir Starmer attended Prime Minister's Questions for the final time and held a final Cabinet meeting on Monday, ahead of his departure from Downing Street. Andy Burnham has been nominated as his successor by Labour MPs. According to one report, Burnham received the backing of 92 per cent of Labour MPs in the nomination process. Starmer's exit from the role is expected to take place on Monday.

Burnham, a Labour MP, will assume the office of Prime Minister following Starmer's departure. The transition represents a change in the party's leadership at the top of government. Starmer's tenure as Prime Minister concludes after his final appearance at the despatch box during PMQs. The Cabinet meeting held on Monday marks the end of his ministerial arrangements in the current administration.

Burnham's nomination by the Labour parliamentary party formalises the succession process within the governing party. His appointment will follow the formal procedures required for a new Prime Minister to take office. The change in leadership occurs as Labour continues in government. No statement has been made regarding Burnham's plans or priorities for his incoming administration.