Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:07am on 22 Jun 2026,Monday International
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. He said he will remain in office until a new party leader is chosen. Announcing his decision, Starmer said, "I have heard that answer from my party colleagues, and I accept." He informed King Charles about his decision and asked Labour to begin the leadership election process. His resignation follows growing pressure from party members and declining public support. Andy Burnham is widely seen as a leading contender to replace him. Britain is now set to have its seventh prime minister in the last decade.
