Keir Starmer Resigns As The UK Prime Minister
Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. In an emotion-laden voice, Starmer said he has “heard the answer” of his party on whether he is best placed to lead it into the next general election and “accepts that answer with good grace.” He announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, 2026, outside 10 Downing Street. Andy Burnham, who would be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, could replace Starmer as Prime Minister. Burnham is expected at Westminster today. He won his by-election last week. After exiting No 10 with his wife, to cheers and applause, Starmer said walking up Downing Street two years ago was the proudest moment of his life. He said he inherited a party that was “politically, financially and morally bankrupt”, noting that he implemented a raft of policies to change the lives of millions for the better. “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” he said, noting that every decision he has taken has been about “putting the country I lo...