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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox,Athena Stavrou,Millie Cooke and Kate Devlin

Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister – two years after landslide election victory

Sir Keir Starmer teared up as he reluctantly announced his resignation as prime minister after losing the support of his party following months of political turmoil.

The Labour leader became emotional as he thanked his wife and his children and said he would do all he could to ensure an “orderly” transition of power to his successor.

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