Topline
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, only two years after he led his Labour Party to a landslide victory in the country’s national elections, after battling controversies, local election losses and slumping approval numbers.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, outside No.10 Downing Street.
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Key Facts
Starmer announced his resignation outside his official residence in 10 Downing Street and said he will step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party.
The embattled British leader noted he will continue to serve as caretaker prime minister until the Labour Party chooses a new leader, and said he expects the decision to be made before the country’s parliament returns for its next session in September.
Starmer said he spoke with King Charles on Monday morning and informed the British Monarch about his decision to resign.
In his resignation speech, the British leader claimed he inherited a Labour Party that was “politically, financially and morally bankrupt,” and helped restore trust on matters of “economy, defence and national security.”
President Donald Trump pre-empted Starmer’s official announcement with a Truth Social post mentioning his exit on Sunday and criticizing him for failing on “IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY.”
This is a developing story.