British politics entered a period of rapid transition following the resignation of Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Andy Burnham has now been sworn in as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield and is expected to mount a leadership bid, reportedly with support from senior Labour figures including former Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Starmer, in an emotional statement outside Downing Street, confirmed he will remain as Prime Minister until a successor is chosen, citing a desire to focus more on family life after stepping down from party leadership. 

Mpho Sithole explores the implications with Associate Professor, at the School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand, Professor William Gumede.