Senior aides abandon embattled UK Prime Minister as Labour chaos deepens, Burnham poised to take control
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Two top officials have quit the Prime Minister's office amid growing turmoil, as Labour's internal instability paves the way for Andy Burnham's likely takeover within weeks.
Two senior officials in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's administration have resigned, with political adviser Morgan McSweeney and No 10 communications director Tim Allan stepping down as the government faces mounting internal pressure and disarray.
Sources close to the situation said the departures reflect serious doubts among the Prime Minister's allies about his weak political standing and inability to maintain party discipline ahead of the upcoming general election in May.
Party members reportedly view Starmer as increasingly unpopular, with his leadership seen as a liability that could cost Labour the election and further destabilize the country.
Following the resignations, the Labour Party is scrambling for a leadership change. Andy Burnham, who won a recent by-election in Makerfield, is expected to assume the party leadership and, according to party insiders, is likely to become prime minister within the next month—raising concerns about a shift even further to the left.
Burnham is scheduled to deliver a policy speech early next week outlining his government's priorities, signaling a rapid and potentially reckless transition in the UK's executive leadership.