Several outlets report that allies of Labour figure Andy Burnham are calling on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power in September. Coverage says the comments are framed as a push for a change in leadership within the Labour Party, with Burnham supporters reportedly seeking an early transition rather than waiting for a later political process. The reports also note that Starmer has not yet spoken with the newly elected Makerfield MP, as mentioned in one account. Another report states that Starmer signals he will resist any attempt to challenge his position earlier than planned, suggesting he intends to oppose calls for a September handover. Across the sources, the central claim is that Burnham’s allies want Starmer to step aside in September, while Starmer’s response emphasizes that he will fight any challenge to his role. The articles do not provide detailed specifics on the mechanism for any leadership change or who would support it beyond the reported stance of Burnham’s allies.