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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