British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. In an emotional speech on Monday (June 22), he said he had made the decision with the country's interests at the forefront.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street in London, Starmer said, "The decision I have made is in the best interests of my beloved country. And that is why I have decided to step down as leader of the Labour Party." BBC News.
He said the process of selecting a new leader will begin in July and is expected to be elected by September. Until then, he will serve as prime minister and work to ensure an orderly transition of power.
Starmer led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the 2024 election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. However, a series of policy changes, weak public support and internal discontent within the party have strained his leadership since coming to power. The pressure on him to resign has increased after the Labour Party's disappointing results in recent local elections.
Andy Burnham is the most talked about name in British media as his possible successor, but the matter will only become clear once the formal process of electing a new leader begins.
Starmer's resignation has created new uncertainty in British politics, but he has pledged a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
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