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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

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He has said he will stay on as UK prime minister until his successor is in place.

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(Photo: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer on the steps of 10 Downing Street, London, after his speech where he said he will resign as leader of the Labour Party Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire )

Published on Monday, 22nd June 2026.

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