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How UK PM Keir Starmer's successor will be chosen

A new British Labour Party leader - and prime minister - will be sworn in within weeks following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.

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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

Celtic Alliance leaders tell next UK prime minister to face 'new political realities'

LEADERS in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned that politics is changing "rapidly" across these islands, and that whoever…

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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…

The Times of India

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

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Why did Starmer speak to King Charles before he resigned as prime minister?

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The Independent UK

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

Starmer finally shows some emotion – but it’s too little, too late

STARMER RESIGNS: The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

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

Starmer’s U-turns and mistakes that led to his resignation as prime minister

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The Independent 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

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing PM? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?

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The National (Scotland)

John Swinney issues statement following Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

JOHN Swinney has said Keir Starmer “'made the right decision” following the Prime Minister's resignation, insisting a “fresh start…

France 24

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next…

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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

The Independent UK

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,…

The Independent UK

Political figures react to Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister

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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

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