Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rom Preston-Ellis

Starmer fights back tears as he resigns as prime minister – what we know

Sir Keir Starmer
  • Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister from outside 10 Downing Street , less than two years after taking office.
  • He stated his decision came after his parliamentary party questioned his suitability to lead them into the next general election, a judgment he accepted with "good grace".
  • Defending his tenure, Sir Keir pledged full support to his successor, noting they would inherit a "far stronger and fairer" Britain, and expressed a desire to spend more time with his family.
  • His resignation triggers a Labour leadership contest, with former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham , who is expected to be sworn in as an MP, considered the frontrunner, and former health secretary Wes Streeting also anticipated to stand.
  • Sir Keir has asked Labour's National Executive Committee to establish a timetable for the leadership election, with nominations opening on 9 July and closing on 16 July, aiming for a new leader to be in place by 1 September.

IN FULL

Starmer resignation speech live: PM announces he will quit as leader of the Labour Party

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Married in MSG Ceremony, Donated $26 Million to Charity
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday at Madison Square Garden in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with the couple donating $26 million to 20 charities as part of the celebration.
International Business Times
International Business Times
Super easy summer corn and dumplings
Frozen dumplings, sweet corn, coconut milk and miso turn into the kind of shortcut dinner worth bragging about
Salon
Salon
Psychology says people who insist on homemade desserts every Fourth of July are not just serving sweets, they are serving emotional traditions with sugar
Psychology says making homemade desserts every Fourth of July may be driven by nostalgia, family rituals, emotional bonding, and the psychology of shared traditions rather than simply preferring homemade food.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
I Think I Like Toy Story 4 More After Seeing The New Movie
I changed my mind!
Cinemablend
Cinemablend
States Move to Ban PFAS in Menstrual and Personal Care Products – What You Need to Check on the Label
If you’ve shopped for tampons, pads, cosmetics, or skincare products recently, you may have noticed growing claims about products being “PFAS-free.” That’s because more states are moving to restrict or ban PFAS in menstrual and personal care products. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have become a major consumer safety concern…
Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
‎Which countries allow foreigners to adopt children? Here's what the rules look like
International adoption landscapes are shifting dramatically. Many nations now prioritize domestic placements, making cross-border adoptions a last resort. Countries like China have ended programs for non-relatives, while others, including India and Vietnam, maintain regulated systems. Prospective parents face longer waits and stricter scrutiny globally as rules tighten, reflecting a growing…
The Times of India
The Times of India
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play