Outgoing leader says Britain is stronger as he hands power to Andy Burnham

“Fine del percorso politico”. Promette di sostenere Burnham

Keir Starmer is giving his swan song at PMQs after holding one final Cabinet meeting, with his Downing Street exit looming on Monday.

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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

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.

The prime minister, who steps down next week, says he is leaving Britain ‘in better shape than I found it’.

Outgoing leader says Britain is stronger as he hands power to Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government. #EuropeNews

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…

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…

Andy Burnham, who is set to formally replace Starmer on Monday, will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

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…

Labour leader exits after scandals, U-turns and mounting pressure