Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as both prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street.

In the statement, Starmer said his decisions while in office had always been guided by his commitment to the country, emphasizing that every choice he made was about “putting the country I love first.”

He paid tribute to his wife, Vic, calling her a “rock” and thanking her for her support throughout his time in public office.

He also spoke about his family, expressing a desire to be “the best dad I can” for his children, whom he described as his “pride and joy.”

The resignation has sparked speculation about who will succeed Starmer as Labour leader and become the next prime minister.

Among the candidates under consideration is Andy Burnham, who is expected to return to Westminster today to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Makerfield after winning a recent by‑election.

Burnham’s return to Parliament has heightened attention to his potential role in Labour’s future leadership structure.