Politics
Tuesday, 6/23, 01:30 PM
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, triggering Labour leadership contest
- Sir Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that he is resigning as British prime minister and Labour leader, bowing to a revolt within his own party after heavy election losses.
- He will stay on until Labour chooses a successor, with former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham an early frontrunner.