Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as UK prime minister amid turmoil within the Labour Party. His departure marks yet another short-lived tenure in Downing Street, adding to the recent cycle of brief premierships in the United Kingdom.
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Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles III of his decision earlier in the day and would remain in office as prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen. His government initially enjoyed strong public support but later faced challenges over the economy, public services and internal party divisions.
His departure comes just over two years after he led Labour to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule and becoming Britain's 58th prime minister.
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Announcing his decision, Starmer said the question facing Labour was whether he remained the right person to lead the party into the next general election.
"I have heard the answer of my party to that question and I accept that answer with good grace," he said.
"Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. I will resign as leader of the Labour Party."
The resignation follows weeks of speculation over his future after a series of political setbacks, declining public support and increasing calls from within Labour for a change in leadership.
