In his resignation speech, Starmer pledged to ensure an orderly transition of power and said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader is elected.
British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a premiership that began with a historic election victory but became increasingly overshadowed by internal party rebellion, poor electoral performances and growing public dissatisfaction.
An emotional Starmer made the announcement on Monday outside 10 Downing Street, saying he had “heard the answer” from members of his party on whether he remained the right person to lead Labour into the next general election and was accepting that verdict “with good grace.”
In his resignation speech, Starmer pledged to ensure an orderly transition of power and said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader is elected.
He said, “That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to his majesty the king this morning to inform him of my decision.