British media revealed: Starmmer has authorized officials to contact potential successors, and has held secret meetings with Burnham.

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24/06/2026
British Prime Minister Stammer announced his resignation on the 22nd. According to the British Daily Telegraph reported on the 23rd local time, as the process of transferring power is initiated, Stammer has held a face-to-face secret meeting with British Labour political figure and former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, at an undisclosed location, lasting about an hour. The Daily Telegraph reported that this was the first meeting between the two since Burnham won the by-election for the Markfield constituency in the House of Commons. The report stated that Stammer has authorized officials to hold talks with potential successors, including Burnham. The latter could potentially take office as British Prime Minister as early as mid-July.