The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits
Summary
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned as leader of the Labour Party but will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a new leader is chosen. Andy Burnham is the favorite to become the next Labour leader. Starmer’s popularity dropped significantly after winning a large election victory in 2024.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer resigned as leader of the Labour Party on Monday.
- He will remain caretaker prime minister until a new leader is selected.
- Andy Burnham recently won a special parliamentary election and is the front-runner to replace Starmer.
- Starmer led Labour to a big election win in 2024.
- His and Labour’s popularity have fallen since then.
- Starmer faced pressure from his party to step down.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s leadership, especially on European and Ukrainian security.
- Starmer’s resignation means Britain will have had seven prime ministers in a little over ten years.
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