Starmer Resignation Puts No 10 Handoff Under Labour Rules

Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister and Labour leader, leaving the party's contest, candidate gate, and timetable to decide when No 10 changes hands.

1. Frame 1Starmer says he will resign, putting Britain's government handoff under Labour rules while No 10 waits for the result.
2. Frame 2The leadership path splits at the candidate threshold: full contest, or Burnham moving unopposed toward Downing Street.
3. Frame 3Burnham's Makerfield win clears the Commons-seat gate, the basic step before a leader can seek No 10.
4. Frame 4Starmer stays during the contest, so the timeline limits when No 10 can change hands.
5. Frame 5May local-election losses and a Labour rebellion sit on the results board behind the leadership switch.
6. Frame 6Watch whether Labour rivals force ballots or stand aside; that choice triggers a faster No 10 handoff.