British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
2026-06-22
Shafaq News – London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as head of government and leader of the Labour Party, confirming that he had informed King Charles III of his decision during a phone call that took place that morning.
Starmer said he had asked the Labour Party’s National Executive to set a timetable for choosing a new party leader, with nominations opening on July 9 and the election process to be completed before Parliament’s summer recess.
He explained that the plan calls for choosing a new party leader before parliament resumes its work next September.
In a speech announcing his decision, Starmer said: “I inherited a politically bankrupt party, and I was told that Labour was finished, but I have proven the exact opposite,” adding that his government “restored confidence in the economy, defense and national security.”
The resignation decision opens the door to an internal race within the Labour Party to choose a new leader, a move that will shape the next political phase in the United Kingdom.
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