Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full
Summary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he is resigning as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. He said he will stay in office until a new leader is chosen, with nominations starting on July 9 and a leadership contest finishing before Parliament returns in September.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer has been Prime Minister and Labour Party leader for two years.
- He took over a struggling Labour Party six years ago and worked to restore its reputation and values.
- Under his leadership, the UK economy grew stronger, wages increased, and improvements were made in healthcare and workers’ rights.
- The government ended austerity policies and worked on issues like immigration control and poverty reduction.
- The UK improved its global standing by supporting Ukraine and rebuilding relationships with European allies.
- Starmer says he accepts that he is not the best person to lead the Labour Party into the next election.
- He informed King Charles III of his decision and will remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen.
- The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee will set a schedule for a leadership vote starting in July.
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