Starmer bids MPs goodbye as British PM and pledges to support his successor
Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation and pledged to support his successor, Andy Burnham. Burnham, who has strong support in the Labour Party, is set to become prime minister next week after meeting King Charles III.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Prime Minister after two years in office.
- Starmer said he will support Andy Burnham privately if asked.
- Andy Burnham has wide backing from Labour MPs and major trade unions.
- Burnham will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years.
- Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years.
- Burnham is expected to officially take office after a meeting with King Charles III on Monday.
- Starmer led Labour to a big win in the 2024 general election after 14 years in opposition.
- MPs across parties thanked Starmer and wished him well during his final Prime Minister’s Questions session.
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