Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy

Deputy PM says Andy Burnham would be great addition to parliament' but leadership row is an own goal' for Labour

Keir Starmer is not about to set a timetable for his departure from Downing Street, David Lammy, one of the prime minister's closest cabinet allies, has said, urging Labour to get beyond the spectacular own goal" of repeated leadership speculation.

The prime minister visited Labour HQ on Monday, and said the whole party should show 100%" support to help win the crucial Makerfield byelection, as sources said he was not considering stepping aside for Andy Burnham should he win.