Keir Starmer comments on his time as prime minister and his future approach as Andy Burnham takes charge, according to the reports. Starmer says he was a successful prime minister and addresses criticism of his record, including allegations that he was insufficiently present for domestic matters. He defends spending a significant part of his two-year premiership focusing on global affairs rather than domestic issues, arguing that this was part of his responsibilities. The reports also describe Starmer responding to critics who labelled him “never here Keir,” maintaining that his leadership should be assessed in the context of his priorities and the work he carried out. Looking ahead, Starmer says he will “keep his mouth shut” when Burnham takes charge, indicating he intends to avoid public intervention in the new leadership period. The coverage frames Starmer’s remarks as both a justification of his premiership and an attempt to set expectations for how he will behave under the next prime minister.