Keir Starmer has resigned as the United Kingdom Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
He will however remain in office until Labour chooses a new leader, which he’s asked the party’s governing body to ensure happens “before Parliament returns in September”
Andy Burnham – who could replace the PM – will be in Westminster today to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, after winning a by-election last week.
Speaking on Monday outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer based his decision to quit on “putting the country I love first”
The Prime Minister said he will step down as Labour leader and prime minister after accepting that his party does not believe he is best placed to lead the country into the next general election.
Starmer stressed that the question his party is asking is whether he is best placed to lead it into the next general election.
He says he has “heard the answer” of his party to that question and “accepts that answer with good grace”.
Every decision he says he has taken has been about “putting the country I love first”.
“I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” he says.
Keir Starmer exits No 10 with his wife to cheers and applause.
Walking up Downing Street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life, he says.
He says he came into politics for the chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better.
Starmer then outlines the journey that saw Labour take power in July 2024.
