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Keir Starmer becomes the 58th UK Prime Minister after Buckingham Palace ceremony, poised to lead with integrity and determination.

He must do everything he can to make sure it is MPs, and not party members, who choose his successor, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Picture Sir Keir Starmer in his Downing Street study this evening. His No10 steps speech done, Britain’s new Prime Minister has just written his letters of last resort to the Royal Navy’s four nuclear missile submarine commanders. A sobering moment but also a reminder of the awesome power Sir Keir…

Keir Starmer set to become the third PM under King Charles III's reign, following resignations. Transition process involves traditional ceremonies and swif...

With nearly every constituency declaring, the Tories had lost 250 seats to stand on just 121 MPs, their worst result in history

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak reflects on his tenure, emphasizing values of inclusivity and decency.

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be a timely omen for Steve Borthwick’s squad who are finally in excellent shape to face New Zealand