June 22, 2026 2:57 PM
Keir Starmer to step down as UK Prime Minister, Labour leader; successor race begins
British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he would step down, bringing an end to a turbulent period marked by growing discontent within his party and criticism of his government's policies. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he would remain Prime Minister until the Labour Party elects a new leader in the coming weeks. "The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard t...