Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants an “orderly” transfer of power as Labour MPs weigh whether to pursue leadership and a potential bid for prime minister. Starmer, who has been in office for nearly two years, tells his senior ministerial team during their weekly meeting that the handover should be “as easy as possible.” Both reports say he emphasizes that whoever succeeds him should be able to “succeed,” underscoring continuity in government operations. The coverage also notes that the decision-making among Labour lawmakers is ongoing. In particular, two Labour MPs are reported to be considering whether to launch a bid rather than backing the apparent frontrunner, Andy (spelled as “Andy…” in the provided excerpts). The reports present Starmer’s comments as guidance for the party’s transition process rather than a detailed plan, with the leadership contest dynamics still developing as lawmakers evaluate their options and the party moves toward selecting its next leader.