Starmer says he wants an orderly transition of power [SOUND]

# Outgoing British prime minister Keir Starmer says he will ensure an orderly transition of power. He announced his resignation on Monday, with Andy Burnham his likely replacement as both prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. Burnham is the only candidate to have emerged so far, and if he does not face a challenger, he could become prime minister as early as 17 July. Starmer says he has authorised civil servants to meet prospective Labour leadership candidates to help them prepare for government: