Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister after devastating Labour revolt and local election losses (opens original article in a new tab)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned following a Labour Party revolt and significant local election losses, citing inability to unite the party.

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced resignation after Labour Party revolt and local election losses
• Starmer cited inability to unite the party and stepped down as leader but will remain in office until successor chosen
• Labour lost 1,500 council seats and 25 councils to Reform UK and Green Party in local elections