Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory
Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to take over at Downing Street. Less than two years after a historic election victory, Starmer had faced calls from his MPs, including privately from cabinet ministers, to set out a timeline for his departure, with many o
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1:17UK prime minister Keir Starmer announces resignation – videoKeir StarmerKeir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victoryLabour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield UK politics live – latest updates Pippa Crerar Political editorMon 22 Jun 2026 07.19 EDTFirst published on Mon 22 Jun 2026 04.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to take over at Downing Street.Less than two years after a historic election victory, Starmer had faced calls from his MPs, including privately from cabinet ministers, to set out a timeline for his departure, with many of them…
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