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Sir Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister

Monday, 22 June 2026 11:44

By Julie Green

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Kier Starmer said he had listened to the concerns of Labour MPs and believed stepping aside was in the best interests of the country and the party. He pledged to support his successor during the transition period.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, less than two years after leading the Labour Party to a historic general election victory. The decision follows months of mounting pressure from within his own party and declining political support.

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had listened to the concerns of Labour MPs and believed stepping aside was in the best interests of the country and the party. He pledged to support his successor during the transition period.

The resignation is expected to trigger a Labour leadership contest, with former Greater Manchester mayor and newly elected MP Andy Burnham widely regarded as the leading contender to replace him. A new leader could be chosen before Parliament returns in September.

Starmer's departure marks another dramatic chapter in recent British politics, making him the latest in a series of prime ministers to leave office before completing a full term. Financial markets reacted calmly to the announcement, with analysts saying the move had been widely anticipated.

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