Change of UK PM likely 'a passing of the crown' while early general election unlikely

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but would remain caretaker prime minister until a new head is chosen by the party. His likely successor is Andy Burnham, who won the Makerfield byelection a few days earlier. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle looks at the likely scenarios for the UK.

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