After weeks of intensifying pressure from ministers, backbenchers, and former allies, Keir Starmer made the only decision he really could – to resign. If Andy Burnham runs unchallenged to replace him, we could have a new prime minister as soon as July. So what do the next few weeks look like for this lame duck leader? And what does this latest bout of political turmoil do to Britain’s standing in the world? 

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Guests: 

• Anna Mikhailova, political editor, Times Radio. 
• Fraser Nelson, columnist, The Times. 
• Jack Straw, former Labour foreign secretary. 

Host: Stephen Sackur. 

Producers: Maxie Allen, Donnie Campbell. 

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Read more: What happens now Keir Starmer has resigned and when could we have a new PM?

Further listening: Keir Starmer resigns. Andy Burnham prepares for power

Clips: BBC News, Parliament. 

Photo: Getty Images.

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