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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer And Burnham Hold Talks Over Leadership Transition
Caption: Starmer And Burnham Hold Talks Over Leadership Transition. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has held talks with Andy Burnham as preparations begin for a potential Labour leadership transition. The meeting was the first between the two since Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and returned to Parliament. Starmer is seeking what allies describe as an orderly transfer of power after announcing he intends to step down. The prime minister has also authorised access talks with civil servants to help potential leadership candidates prepare for government. Burnham is currently the only declared candidate and could become prime minister as early as mid-July if no challenger emerges. Reports suggest Burnham is already considering key cabinet appointments, although his team insists no decisions have been made. Among the biggest questions is who would serve as chancellor, with several senior Labour figures reportedly under consideration. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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