Andy Burnham could soon become British PM

What now?

There is now some space for the Labour Party to discuss just that.

Starmer has announced nominations for his replacement will open in a fortnight.

Will there be a coronation? A growing number of Labour MPs think so. The overwhelming favourite is Andy Burnham - why would anyone stand against him?

Wes Streeting has previously said he’d stand. But interestingly, some of his allies have also acknowledged he might not. Could he be offered a big job by Burnham instead?

But the current timetable leaves open the possibility that someone else throws their hat in the ring.

Could someone from the centre right feel the need to trigger a contest?

All the money though is on Andy Burnham being prime minister soon.

Source: BBC