Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:24am on 22 Jun 2026,Monday International
The United Kingdom is set to have a new prime minister by September after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and prime minister. Starmer said nominations for the Labour leadership contest will open on July 9 and close on July 16. The party aims to complete the process before Parliament returns from its summer break in September. Until then, Starmer will remain in office. The resignation follows growing pressure within the Labour Party. Several leaders are expected to enter the race, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among the names being discussed as potential successors. (PC: PA)
