The UK and its ruling Labour Party ought to have thought twice before rushing to push an unpopular prime minister to resign. Keir Starmer’s large parliamentary majority and his government’s early green shoots of progress did not protect a PM who was supposed to lead until 2029, as apparently he was becoming unpopular and his government lacked direction. Britain is not unique, as charisma is increasingly preferred to competence and appeals to grassroots party supporters are seemingly more important than capabilities in office.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

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'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…

Less than two years after his landslide victory, the British leader yields to the reality of his sinking popularity.

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…

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

Starmer focused on what he believed was possible to achieve, rather than setting out a clear vision of a future Britain.

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

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 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader and is set to step down as Prime Minister once a successor is chosen. His departure comes amid…

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

Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers

Starmer was not popular the day before he walked into 10 Downing Street

PM’s demise after landslide victory two years ago points to an increasingly volatile and impatient electorate

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation again raises questions about whether the current difficulty lies in the candidate, the country, or the system.

Britain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnation, ballooning debt from global shocks,…

This article is authored by Prabhu Dayal, former ambassador, New Delhi.

The UK and its ruling Labour Party ought to have thought twice before rushing to push an unpopular prime minister to resign. Keir Starmer’s large parliamentary majority and his…