Breaking: British PM Starmer announces resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK leader and Labour Party head, citing internal pressure and political uncertainty, with leadership nominations set for July 9.

• Keir Starmer announced resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader on June 22
• Starmer's resignation will trigger leadership contest and political uncertainty in UK
• Starmer highlighted 'standing with Ukraine' as key achievement during resignation speech
• Leadership nominations to open on July 9 with new leader in place before September parliament session