Keir Starmer resigns, Andy Burnham leads Labour race

Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader, triggering a contest that has quickly centred on Andy Burnham, the popular ex-Mayor of Manchester, who is set to deliver a major economic policy speech next week. Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North,' has become the front-runner, though questions remain about whether his regional brand can translate to national leadership. The resignation has fuelled a surge in support for Nigel Farage's Reform party, and Britain's political realignment is drawing comparisons across the English-speaking world. Sunday papers led with Burnham's 'devolution revolution' platform and a record heatwave dominating the national mood simultaneously.