Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister

22-Jun-2026

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Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 22 announced his resignation, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.

Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.

He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on Jul 9. However, his rival Andy Burnham is the clear frontrunner.