British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday he would step down as the head of the government, coinciding with the expected swearing-in of his likely successor as a member of parliament.
Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said he would support whoever replaced him.
"Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party," Starmer said as he choked up in an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street.
He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on July 9. However, his rival Andy Burnham is the clear frontrunner.
"The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election, I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace," he said.
