Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer, in his final interview as prime minister, stated he decided to quit to prevent the government from "imploding into some massive fight" and ensure an "orderly transition". He disagreed with his former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who suggested Labour had not adequately prepared for governing. Sir Keir highlighted his key successes in office, including improvements to the economy, reduced NHS waiting lists, and efforts to tackle child poverty. He expressed pride in his achievements, asserting that the UK had regained its "mojo" on the international stage during his premiership. Despite his resignation following poor local election results, Sir Keir believes Labour is in good shape and can win the next general election under Andy Burnham, whom he pledged to support. In fullKeir Starmer says he resigned to prevent government ‘imploding into a massive fight’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Starmer opens up on the real reason he quit as prime minister
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer, in his final interview as prime minister, stated he decided to quit to prevent the government from "imploding into some massive fight" and ensure an "orderly transition". He disagreed with his former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who suggested Labour had not adequately prepared for governing. Sir Keir highlighted his key successes in office, including improvements to the economy, reduced NHS waiting lists, and efforts to tackle child poverty. He expressed pride in his achievements, asserting that the UK had regained its "mojo" on the international stage during his premiership. Despite his resignation following poor local election results, Sir Keir believes Labour is in good shape and can win the next general election under Andy Burnham, whom he pledged to support. In fullKeir Starmer says he resigned to prevent government ‘imploding into a massive fight’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
