Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStarmer announces resignation as prime ministerSir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power, which has sparked a contest to choose his successor, with Andy Burnham seen as the frontrunner.The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to arrive in Westminster to be sworn in as an MP on Monday afternoon after winning the Makerfield by-election and former health secretary Wes Streeting is also expected to put himself forward as a candidate.Sir Keir said he would ask Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) to set out a timetable that would see a new leader in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer recess on 1 September.He said nominations would open on 9 July, the day after he is expected to return from a Nato summit in Turkey, and close to the start of the summer recess on 16 July.If no one challenges Andy Burnham in the leadership election, the former Greater Manchester mayor could be in place by 17 July.In fullStarmer resignation speech live: Emotional PM announces he will quit as leader of the Labour PartyThank 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

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Labour MPs pressure PM to make way for Andy Burnham to lead party

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the job amid reports the prime minister is ready to resign.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester,…

The UK prime minister said he would do everything in his power to ensure an orderly transition of power.

Expectations are growing that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce his resignation soon and possibly on Monday.

The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down as early as Monday, facing pressure from within the Labour Party. This follows a significant by-election…

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure later.

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Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate

Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate

The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September

UK Prime Minister expected to set out resignation timetable as early as Monday amid mounting pressure

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP, paving the way for a leadership challenge.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timeline for his departure later today from within his own governing party. Follow for live updates.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timeline for his departure later today from within his own governing party. Follow for live updates.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has quit as leader of the Labour party and will stay on as PM until a new leader is chosen next month.