6.36pmStarmer announces resignationBy Emily Kaine and David CroweStarmer has just resigned as leader of the British Labour Party. “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” he said just now. He said he spoke to King Charles this morning.6.35pmStarmer runs through list of achievementsBy Chris PaineThe PM is quite clearly readying himself for the big moment, listing off his and his party’s achievements since taking office in 2024.“Look at what we’ve achieved in just two years. An economy that’s stronger, going faster than our peers. Investment secured. Infrastructure being built. An end to austerity,” he said.Starmer also lists a boost to defence spending, improvements to the NHS and a shift on immigration among his wins.6.34pmStarmer met with applause as he begins addressBy Emily KaineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is speaking outside 10 Downing Street now. The leader was met with applause as he approached the lectern. He opened his address by saying: “Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life.” 6.29pmDozens of PM’s staff wait outside Downing Street By David CroweDozens of Keir Starmer’s staff in Number 10 Downing Street have also emerged onto the street, to the side of the main line of sight for the cameras aimed at the famous doorway.Again, it’s a sign of an announcement from the leader within minutes.A general view of Number 10 Downing Street on June 21, 2026 in London, England. Getty ImagesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer in north London last week. Peter Macdiarmid/Pool The Times via AP6.26pmWatch live: Starmer expected to make statement By Preparations have begun outside 10 Downing Street for Starmer to deliver a prime ministerial statement. Follow along with our livestream. 6.24pmOfficials at Downing Street ready for statementBy David CroweOfficials at the prime minister’s home and office in Downing Street in London have begun setting up the podium in front of Number 10 for the expected announcement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Amid all the reporting of his plans to step down, this is the first real sign of an imminent announcement.Dozens of reporters are set up across the small street – which is closed off to the public – to watch his statement.6.23pmStarmer due to make statement on his leadershipBy UK prime minister Keir Starmer is set to make a statement on his future.More to come.1 of 1