Burnham’s rise gathers pace as UK eyes seventh PM in 10 years

Britain could be on course to install its seventh prime minister in a decade as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to step aside, with Andy Burnham increasingly seen as the favourite to succeed him. 
Reports indicate Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday, following growing unrest within the Labour Party and Burnham’s commanding victory in the Makerfield by-election.
Although Downing Street had maintained that Starmer intended to fight any leadership challenge, senior party figures now believe an autumn handover is the most likely outcome.
“Logically the best thing for both Andy and Keir would be for that to happen in September,” a cabinet minister said...