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.

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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 policies on immigration, energy, and the handling of the cost-of-living crisis contributed to party unrest. Last week, key cabinet members including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper privately urged Starmer to step down to maintain party unity.

The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee will open nominations for a new leader on July 9, 2026. Starmer will remain in office through a transition period until the autumn to allow the party to elect his successor before the September conference. Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading candidate to succeed Starmer, backed by strong parliamentary support and viewed as capable of addressing electoral challenges and proposing new economic policies.

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