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

Outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer has held talks with Andy Burnham as part of efforts to secure an orderly transition and has offered leadership candidates ‘access talks’ with the civil service. Burnham’s return to Parliament and his public commitment to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules signal likely continuity on fiscal policy. At the same time, recent commentary argues the next leader will face immediate pressure over the affordability of continued Ukraine support, making foreign-policy choices a front-line issue in the leadership contest.