Starmer's term is ending after missteps, party infighting and one colossal error of judgment that indirectly ensnared him in the scandals surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

Starmer's troubles have been building for months as a series of controversies and policy u-turns damaged his standing with voters and members of his own party. | World News

Starmer’s resignation follows a string of electoral losses for his party and controversy over his appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the U.S.

If Keir Starmer decides to step down now, the UK would be on path to get its seventh Prime Minister in a decade. | World News

Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister in 2024 to be a safe pair of hands who would end years of political chaos under the Conservatives.

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…

Sir Keir took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election, but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent…

Starmer said the process of picking a new Labour Party leader would be launched in July and he would remain as prime minister....

Rebel lawmakers from the ruling Labour Party challenged Starmer's leadership after election defeats and economic frustrations.

In a stunning political upheaval, Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader after just two years in power. His decision follows mounting pressure over…

Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister in 2024 to be a safe pair of hands who would end years of political chaos under the Conservatives

Perhaps his lasting legacy will be the fracturing of Britain's traditional two-party system

Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday morning paves the way for yet another leadership battle.

Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday morning paves the way for yet another leadership battle.

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?

Keir Starmer entered Downing Street with a commanding majority and widespread public support, but falling approval ratings, controversial policies and growing political opposition…

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The British prime minister took office at a challenging time, but critics accuse him of weakness and poor judgement.

The British prime minister took office at a challenging time, but critics accuse him of weakness and poor judgement.

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power in 2024, handing his centre-left Labour party a landslide victory over the Conservatives.

Explore the reasons behind Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader, highlighting his political journey and key missteps.