22 jun 2026
Live: Britain's Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister

Britain's Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as prime minister and as leader of the governing Labour Party. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen in the next few weeks. Follow our live blog for all the news and reactions.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide. (Image credit: Kin Cheung)
nprUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visibly emotional as he announced plans to step down.
al jazeeraSir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.
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- 08:52npr
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
- 09:01bbc news
Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader
- 09:08al jazeera
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation plan
- 09:19npr
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister
- 09:33france 24
UK: PM Keir Starmer announces resignation
- 09:49france 24
British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?
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