Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned, marking a major political shift in the United Kingdom after months of internal pressure within the Labour Party.
The report states that Starmer announced on Monday that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Labour leader, triggering the start of a leadership contest to choose his successor.
The announcement follows heavy Labour losses in local elections in May and growing dissent from lawmakers over the government’s direction and leadership approach.
Starmer, who led Labour to a large parliamentary majority in the 2024 general election, said he would remain in office until a new leader is selected to ensure an orderly transition.
In his remarks outside 10 Downing Street, he said his decisions in office were guided by a desire to “put the country first” and thanked his family for their support during his time in government.
Senior Labour figures, including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, are expected to play a key role in the upcoming leadership race. The report also notes increasing pressure from within the party, with more than 100 MPs reportedly urging him to resign in recent months.
The development means the UK is set to see its seventh prime minister in a decade, highlighting ongoing political instability.
Channels Television reports that speculation around Starmer’s departure had intensified over the weekend amid internal consultations and mounting political pressure.
