British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
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Keir Starmer
United Kingdom
June 22, 2026
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. Starmer was a key figure in the 'coalition of the willing' supporting Ukraine. His government established a new EU-UK security and defense partnership. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is considered a likely successor.
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