Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer stated that more must be done to defend democracy following the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Tory minister and senior figure in Reform UK. The outgoing prime minister described it as 'chilling' that three sitting or former MPs had been murdered during his 11 years in Parliament and has tasked officials to identify mechanisms to strengthen democracy's defence. Reform UK demanded additional funding for MPs' security in the wake of Ms Widdecombe's death, highlighting concerns over the safety of public representatives. Sir Keir suggested that Ann Widdecombe could be honoured with a plaque in the Commons Chamber, similar to tributes for murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, a proposal supported by the prime minister. During his final Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir also praised speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for his role in defending MPs' safety and expressed gratitude to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for her private support during difficult periods. In fullStarmer’s final PMQs live: Labour MP pays tearful tribute as outgoing leader gets standing ovation from CommonsMore bulletinsThank 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

Keir Starmer was cheered into the chamber for the weekly set-piece, and the Speaker praised 'his public service, his international leadership... his steadfast support for Ukraine'.

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Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer stated that more must be…

In an emotional session that saw many MPs in tears, as well as advisers in the public gallery, Mr Starmer bowed out with warm applause from both Labour MPs and some Liberal…

Keir Starmer managed a dignified and emotional departure today, and was helped along by an upbeat and relatively friendly Kemi Badenoch

Sir Keir Starmer has left the House of Commons for the final time as prime minister after just over two years in office. The outgoing PM took office on 5 July, 2024, ending 14…

In a rare moment in the Commons chamber, party rivalries were largely set aside for Keir Starmer ’s final appearance at the despatch box at Prime Minister's Questions

Sir Keir Starmer exited his final PMQs as prime minister and Labour leader to a standing ovation. Last month, Sir Keir resigned after almost two years in power, following recent…

The prime minister delivered a memorable closing act as the curtain fell on his last PMQs, marking the end of an era

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Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer received a standing ovation from Labour lawmakers after his final Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament on July 15, 2026. In an…

Editorial: The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was needed

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month, has taken part in his last weekly grilling from MPs in parliament.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been farewelled from parliament with a standing ovation.

Speaking during his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, "This is the end of my political journey," a remark that quickly sparked…