UK’s Starmer resigns as prime minister

Jun 22, 2026, 08:43 AM en source ↗

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially resigned from office, marking the end of a troubled tenure dominated by domestic political scandals and low public approval ratings. Starmer's exit opens the Labour Party leadership race, with Andy Burnham emerging as a key candidate. The resignation ends Labour's short-lived recovery in Downing Street.

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Preview UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after months of scandals, broken promises and collapsing support for Labour
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