Starmer is stepping down - what could happen next?
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of the UK Labour Party but will stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen. A leadership election is expected to start in July, with the new leader likely in place by early September.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party.
- He will remain UK prime minister until his successor is confirmed.
- Pressure grew due to poor approval ratings and election defeats.
- Labour lost a safe seat to the Greens in a by-election earlier this year.
- Several Labour ministers, including the health and defence secretaries, resigned recently.
- The Labour Party plans to open leadership nominations on July 9 and close them on July 16.
- Candidates need support from 81 Labour MPs and backing from local party branches or affiliated groups to stand.
- Andy Burnham, recently elected as MP, plans to run for leader; Wes Streeting has declined and supports Burnham.
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