Watch LIVE as Andy Burnham is sworn in as Makerfield MP

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Sir Keir Starmer has set out a timetable for his departure as prime minister on Monday, while newly elected MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run to replace him as Labour leader. In a post on X thanking Starmer for his "huge service to our country", Burnaham said his decision "marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way". ------------------------------------------------ For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and around the world, visit the ITV News YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj   • Subscribe to ITV News In Full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVNewsInFull  • Get breaking news and more stories at: http://www.itv.com/news   • Follow ITV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en   • Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/   • Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/   • Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews

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