Starmer facing calls to set out timetable for departure

The prime minister is being subjected to a private pressure campaign from ministers who think he should quit. In a conversation earlier today, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander - a long-term ally of Andy Burnham - advised the prime minister to set out a timetable for his departure. This effort fits alongside the strategies of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting - both are expected to keep a low profile this weekend. Both prospective prime ministers want to give Starmer the time and space to consult his closest colleagues and family members about his future. The prime minister could be true to...