The Guardian reported that Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as prime minister on Monday, while Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated on Sky News that he had no reason to believe Starmer plans to step down. Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on Thursday and returned to Westminster, with growing MP support noted for his potential leadership role. The Financial Times reported that the chief whip warned Starmer of demands for an exit timetable.