U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, bringing an end to a turbulent tenure marked by record-low approval ratings and internal party strife.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street.

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.