U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, bringing an end to a turbulent tenure marked by record-low approval ratings and internal party strife.

Starmer, who led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in July 2024, submitted his resignation to King Charles III on Monday morning after mounting scandals and the sweeping victory of former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham in a by-election to enter Parliament as the new MP of Makerfield. Burnham is highly tipped to succeed Starmer as Prime Minister following a wave of internal support, and could take over as early as September.

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