United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, bringing his tenure to an unexpected end after less than two years in office.
Starmer made the announcement on Monday in an emotional address outside 10 Downing Street, saying every decision he took while in office was driven by his commitment to serving the country.
“Every decision I have made has been about putting the country I love first,” he said.
The outgoing Prime Minister disclosed that he had formally informed King Charles III of his decision and instructed the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee to begin the process of electing a new leader.
According to Starmer, nominations for the party leadership will open on July 9, with the transition expected to be completed before Parliament reconvenes in September. He added that he would continue to serve as caretaker Prime Minister to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
Starmer’s resignation follows weeks of growing unrest within the governing Labour Party. Pressure intensified after a strong by-election victory by Andy Burnham in North West England, fuelling calls from party members for a leadership change ahead of Parliament’s return.
The development marks a significant turning point in British politics, with the Labour Party now preparing for a leadership contest that will determine the country’s next Prime Minister.
