UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign
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Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham
United Kingdom
June 22, 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation following pressure from Labour MPs. Andy Burnham is positioned as the likely successor after a recent by-election victory. The resignation is reportedly planned for later this year, with a new leader to be appointed in September.
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