London, June 22 -- Senior British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has officially announced his bid to succeed Keir Starmer as leader, following Starmer's resignation as both Prime Minister and party head on Monday.

This move triggers a leadership contest to determine the next occupant of Downing Street, with the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) set to begin accepting nominations on July 9.

In response to the resignation, Burnham expressed gratitude for Starmer's dedication during a difficult term.

In a statement shared on X, he noted, "His decision marks the beginning of a transition, and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process."...