After less than two years as prime minister, Keir Starmer announces his resignation amid mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party.
Published On 22 Jun 2026
Nearly two years after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation amid a mounting rebellion within the party, kick-starting the race for the seventh prime minister of the United Kingdom in 10 years.
In an emotional address on Monday, Starmer said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader and, by extension, the next prime minister is selected. The
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