UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
UK PM Starmer announces resignation
On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. Starmer made the announcement before a group of reporters and members of his party outside his residence at 10 Downing St. Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to announce a premature departure.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
The resignation follows months of mounting pressure within the party to hand over leadership after declining public support, disappointing election results and criticism over the government’s handling of key issues.
What they're saying:
In a speech outside of Downing Street, Starmer defended his government’s record, pointing to economic growth, higher wages and increased defense spending. "The chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better. That’s what I came into politics for," Starmer said. "An economy that is stronger, growing faster than our peers. Wages rising faster than inflation in every single month since we came to power."
What's next:
Labour’s leadership process is scheduled to begin July 9. Nominations are expected to close before Parliament breaks for the summer on July 16. However, the timeline could be accelerated if newly elected Andy Burnham runs unopposed.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by The Associated Press. This story was reported from Orlando.