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Keir Starmer on Monday announced he will resign as UK prime minister less than two years after coming to power. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said his party had asked ‘whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election’. He said: ‘I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.’ Starmer’s emotional statement followed a weekend spent mulling his future with his family at Chequers, the prime minister’s country residence. While his decision remained unclear early on Monday, ministerial allies and Number 10 staff gathered in Downing Street shortly before 0930 BST in an indication Starmer was preparing to announce his resignation. Starmer’s decision to stand down means Labour will now hold a contest to choose his successor, with Andy Burnham seen as the frontrunner. The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to arrive in Westminster to be sworn in as an MP on Monday afternoon after winning the Makerfield by-election. Former health secretary Wes Streeting is also expected to put himself forward as a candidate. By Press Association Political Staff Press Association: News source: PA Copyright 2026 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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