Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
Published on: June 22, 2026, 10:26 pm

Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.
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Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.
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Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.
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The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.
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Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.
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The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
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