Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister after admitting Labour MPs do not think he is 'best placed' to lead Labour into the next general election - read his resignation speech in full

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

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation timetable amid pressure from Labour, as rival Andy Burnham heads to Parliament.

Keir Starmer's resignation marks a dramatic reversal for a leader who swept to power promising stability after years of political turmoil. Instead, he leaves office facing…