Keir Starmer says he will quit as Labour leader, triggering contest for next UK prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will step down as Labour Party leader, setting in motion a contest that will determine who becomes the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. He made the announcement in Downing Street and said he had told King Charles III of his decision. He also said he would remain prime minister until the leadership contest is complete, and that he would work for an orderly transfer of power.Sir Keir said he did not believe he was best placed to lead Labour into the next general election. He asked the party's governing body to set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 05:00 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
