Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister amid Labour pressure and leadership race
Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and as prime minister of the United Kingdom, setting in motion a leadership transition that is expected to be completed before Parliament's summer recess. He made the announcement on Monday after weeks of pressure from within his own party, following disappointing local election results and a parliamentary by-election result in Makerfield. Starmer said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader, and therefore the next prime minister, is chosen.The formal leadership contest is due to begin on 9 July, according to the supplied material.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Breaking News: Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns Outside 10 Downing Street
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party outside 10 Downing Street. The resignation marks the end of Starmer’s two-year premiership. In his statement, Starmer said he informed His Majesty the King of his decision and acknowledged that, despite achievements including the first Labour government in 14 years and significant policy reforms, he is no longer viewed as the appropriate leader for the upcoming general election. Starmer’s resignation follows a period of rising internal dissatisfaction within the Labour Party, exacerbated by a string of local election losses in May 2026. Criticism over government... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 09:40 LONDON
