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Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as the leader of the U.K. and the Labour party. He stated a new leader will be installed before parliament returns in September. The departure triggers a contest to select his successor.

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Keir Starmer has officially announced his plan to step down from office.

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  1. Keir Starmer Resigns as U.K. Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as the leader of the U.K. and the Labour party. He stated a new leader will be installed before parliament returns in September. The departure triggers a contest to select his successor.

    What's confirmed:

    • Keir Starmer announced his resignation as U.K. prime minister and Labour leader.
    • Starmer delivered his announcement in a statement from 10 Downing Street on Monday.
    • A new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September.
    • The resignation clears the path for the U.K. to have its seventh prime minister in 10 years.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Andy Burnham is the likely successor to Starmer.
    • Starmer resigned due to party pressure, policy setbacks, and collapsing support.
    • Pressure from within the governing party grew after Andy Burnham's success against Reform UK in Makerfield.
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