UK Politics in Chaos: Starmer Resigns Amidst Decade of Leadership Turmoil
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, acknowledging calls from his parliamentary party to step down. This decision follows mounting pressure after significant local election losses and internal dissent over his leadership and policy. The announcement sets the stage for a leadership contest, with former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s recent by-election victory positioning him as a potential contender for the premiership.