Senior aides resign as UK Prime Minister prepares to step down

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.

Sources close to the situation said the departures reflect concerns among the Prime Minister's allies about his political standing ahead of the upcoming general election in May.

Party members reportedly view Starmer as increasingly unpopular, which they say could jeopardise Labour's electoral prospects.

Following the resignations, the Labour Party is preparing 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.

Burnham is scheduled to deliver a policy speech early next week outlining his government's priorities, signaling a rapid transition in the UK's executive leadership.