Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister
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Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham
London, United Kingdom
June 22, 2026
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Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on June 22, 2026. Andy Burnham is expected to succeed him as the new leader. The transition follows internal party pressure and recent electoral challenges.
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