British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he has quit as leader of the Labour party and will stay on as PM until a new leader is chosen.Follow the latest updates live.Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll12Key Events4Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 7:07pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 7:07pm📸 Victoria Starmer comforts her husbandSir Keir embraced his wife Victoria after his resignation speech.He thanked his wife for being his biggest supporter.(Reuters: Toby Shepheard)Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 7:01pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 7:01pm🎥 WATCH: Sir Keir's full resignation speechBy Nelli SaarinenWatch Sir Keir Starmer's full speech outside 10 Downing Street, as he tells reporters the job of prime minister has been the "proudest moment of his life" and announces his resignation.Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:56pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:56pmKey points from Sir Keir's speechBy Riley Stuart in LondonThe British PM spoke for about five minutes. Here's the main points.Let's start with what he said about the process to replace him:He is resigning but not leaving office immediately.He is going to ask Labour's national executive committee to open nominations for his replacement from July 9, so they can be completed by parliament's summer recess later that month (July 23).If there's a leadership contest (which there may well be), Sir Keir says a new leader would be in place by the time parliament resumes on September 1.Sir Keir said being PM had been the proudest moment of his life, and listed several achievements:He points out the economy is stronger than when he came to power.He also highlights the fact NHS waiting lists have decreased (the NHS is Britain's public health system).He says his government has made things easier for workers and renters.The PM also spoke about immigration. Net migration to the UK has decreased dramatically in the two years since Labour came to power.The PM thanked his wife, children, friends and staff:He said: "When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time in the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad, and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy."Key EventMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:41pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:41pmSir Keir thanks family, colleagues and finishes speakingBy Riley Stuart in LondonSir Keir thanked his wife, who he says has been his biggest supporter, and his children, as well as others.He became a little emotional when he did that.And then, he finished speaking, posed for a few pictures with his wife, and walked back into Number 10.I'll go through the speech a little more closely now for you.Key EventMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:38pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:38pmSir Keir wants 'orderly' transition of powerBy Riley Stuart in London(Reuters: Jaimi Joy)Sir Keir says there will be an "orderly" transition of leadership. He wants a new PM to be in place when parliament resumes in September, after a summer recess.Labour MPs who want his job can nominate from July 9 he said.Key EventMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:35pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:35pmBritish PM announces resignationBy Riley Stuart in LondonSir Keir has announced his resignation."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 to that question. I accept that answer with good grace."Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party."Sir Keir says he told King Charles about his decision this morning.Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:33pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:33pmBritish PM Starmer says job has been 'proudest moment of his life'By Riley Stuart in London(ABC News)Sir Keir has described becoming PM as "the proudest moment of his life".He said he came into politics to "change the lives of millions of people for the better"."Look at what we've achieved in just two years," he says, before listing his government's achievements. I'll unpack those a little later for you.Key EventMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:30pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:30pmSir Keir has walked out of 10 Downing StreetBy Riley Stuart in LondonHe is speaking now.Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:30pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:30pmAnnouncement expected imminentlyBy Mazoe FordThe lectern is out, speakers and mics have been set up and we're hearing an announcement is imminent.Standing with Sir Keir's staff are several loyal MPs. His Deputy PM David Lammy and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among them.(ABC News: Mazoe Ford)(ABC News: Mazoe Ford)(ABC News: Mazoe Ford)Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:25pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:25pmStarmer's staff are making their way on to Downing StreetBy Riley Stuart in LondonA large group of them are now, standing near the lecturn.That's about the most clear sign you can get as to what's coming.Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:22pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:22pm📸 Scenes at 10 Downing StreetBy Mazoe FordThere's a huge press pack here at 10 Downing Street expecting an announcement shortly.A lecturn has already been put on the street.(ABC News: Mazoe Ford)Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:20pmMon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:20pmBritish PM to speak shortlyBy Riley Stuart in LondonGood morning from Westminster, London.We're expecting British Prime Minsiter Sir Keir Starmer to make a statement shortly.He won a general election with a significant majority less than two years ago.However, since then, his approval ratings have reached historic lows, and he has been under pressure to resign.I'll take you through all the developments as they happen.