Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader and prime minister, initiating a leadership contest to select a new leader before the next general election. He will remain in office until the contest concludes, with a new leader expected by September.

• Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader and prime minister, paving way for leadership contest
• Starmer steps down ahead of next general election, citing inability to lead Labour effectively
• New Labour leader to be chosen by 16 July with transition complete before September Parliament return
• Starmer will remain prime minister until leadership contest concludes