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Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Scottish First Minister John Swinney however argued more ‘fundamental change’ is needed for Scotland.

Evening Standard

'Doomchessing' is the new digital addiction, as users flock to Chess.com

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 22: Papers discuss the expected departure of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In France, the brutal heatwave didn't stop the massive street party, Fête de la Musique. Also: AI-generated influencers are flooding social media. Finally, can online chess mania replace doomscrolling?

France 24

Andy Burnham is favoured to become the next UK prime minister. Does his triumph offer lessons for defeating One Nation?

After months of speculation, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister.

The Conversation

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Andy Burnham to run to be next Labour leader after Starmer quits as PM

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The Independent UK

Pound swings higher after Prime Minister reveals plan to step down

Sterling was up 0.05% at 1.324 US dollars in morning trading, having been around 0.3% lower shortly before the PM’s speech.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks as emotional Sir Keir Starmer quits

The former Greater Manchester mayor confirmed he would stand for the Labour leadership shortly after Sir Keir pledged an ‘orderly handover of power’.

Evening Standard

Who could replace Keir Starmer? The race to become Britain's next Prime Minister

Britain's political scene is in flux as Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, ending a turbulent tenure. His departure follows months of internal dissent and electoral setbacks, prompting a leadership contest. Andy Burnham is seen as the early frontrunner to replace Starmer, with the party seeking a fresh direction to regain…

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Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister as Burnham confirms bid to succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party

AAP

Wes Streeting stands down challenge as he backs Andy Burnham for prime minister

WES Streeting has backed Andy Burnham to become prime minister, eliminating himself as a potential candidate in any leadership race to succeed Keir…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer resigns: can anyone survive as prime minister in today’s Britain?

Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party, and so in time as the UK’s prime minister. In the end, despite his numerous assurances that he would fight on, after Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection, the pressure on Starmer became too great to withstand. It…

The Conversation

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and PM

Former health secretary decides not to run, making Burnham overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as soon as July

The Guardian - UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same.

The Labour leadership race may replace one unpopular big-government prime minister with another.

Reason

Keir Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister, kicking off contest for Labour successor

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party

AAP

Sir Keir Starmer quits as Labour leader – what happens next?

Andy Burnham could be in Downing Street within weeks after Sir Keir Starmer set out the timetable for his exit from No 10.

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Evening Standard

Moment Keir Starmer chokes up in emotional resignation speech as he pays tribute to wife and children

Keir Starmer’s voice cracks during speech as he announces end to time in Downing Street after less than two years in office

The Independent UK

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

Labour leader bows to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

What might Andy Burnham as PM mean for the City and economy?

One of the biggest concerns for the financial markets will be who will take up the role of chancellor under a new Cabinet.

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted him

Keir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting. A significant error in judgment involving the appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ultimately led to his downfall. Despite a landslide victory in 2024,…

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The Times of India

Keir Starmer steps down as UK PM: From internal revolts to lost confidence, 5 reasons behind his resignation

Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader, citing a need for change after significant election setbacks and internal party dissent. Concerns over his ability to win the next general election, coupled with senior figures openly challenging his leadership and a perceived failure to deliver on 2024 promises, have led to…

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s fatal flaw? The blankness on to which voters projected their years of frustration

His government was directionless and confused, and from that murk emerged the Peter Mandelson scandal, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, so what happens now?

KEIR Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister, triggering a contest for Labour’s leadership and the keys to Downing Street ...

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham? The man tipped to replace Starmer as prime minister

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer resignation 'shows why Scotland must quit Westminster cycle of crisis'

KEIR Starmer’s resignation makes him the “sixth UK Prime Minister to resign in a decade of Westminster chaos”, the SNP have said.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned. When could there be a new prime minister?

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The Economic Times

Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheaval

Britain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit vote, a whirlwind of crises from negotiations to pandemics has seen leaders fall rapidly. Each departure highlights a nation grappling with immense challenges, leaving the next leader to…

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