← June 23, 2026 briefingPolitics
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Labour leader
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister, triggering a contest to find his replacement. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the frontrunner to succeed him, with the BBC's political editor noting he'll face intense scrutiny over his ability to deliver on campaign promises.
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