Labour Party

Timeline

1. 17 Jul2026
   International

   Andy Burnham confirmed Labour leader, to replace Keir Starmer as UK PM on 20 July¹²³

   Andy Burnham was confirmed as Labour leader on 17 July 2026 as the only nominee and was due to take over as UK PM from Keir Starmer on Monday 20 July. He won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 with about 55% of the vote against Reform UK's Robert Kenyon (about 35%); Starmer announced his resignation on 22 June.

   • Andy Burnham was confirmed as Labour leader on 17 July 2026 as the only nominee and was due to take over as UK PM from Keir Starmer on Monday 20 July
   • He won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 with about 55% of the vote against Reform UK's Robert Kenyon (about 35%); Starmer announced his resignation on 22 June
2. 22 Jun2026
   International

   Keir Starmer announces he will step down as UK PM and Labour leader⁴⁵

   Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister and Labour leader, on Monday 22 June 2026. He will remain in office until Labour chooses a new leader. Labour leadership process reported to begin 9 July with nominations closing before the 16 July recess.

   • Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister and Labour leader, on Monday 22 June 2026
   • He will remain in office until Labour chooses a new leader
   • Labour leadership process reported to begin 9 July with nominations closing before the 16 July recess

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Sources

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4. KTVU (AP)
5. Herald Goa