Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a speech in Downing Street, London, announcing his resignation. Picture date: Monday June 22, 2026. - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power.

In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”.