UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to address the media in London on Monday, June 22, as he is facing mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to announce a timetable for his departure, following a decisive by-election victory by political rival Andy Burnham in Makerfield.

Burnham’s strong performance has intensified speculation about a potential leadership challenge and prompted senior Labour figures to urge Starmer to set out a clear transition plan.

According to media reports, Starmer is currently reflecting on his political future and could announce a departure timetable for September, allowing a successor to formally take over at the Labour Party conference later that month.