Keir Starmer says he will quit as U.K. prime minister, clearing the path for the country’s 7th leader in a decade (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer will resign as UK prime minister following a rebellion from his Labour MPs, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to potentially become the next leader. Starmer's tenure was marked by scandals, policy failures, and electoral setbacks, leading to his decision to step down. The next prime minister will be the seventh in a decade.

• Keir Starmer announced he will resign as UK prime minister after rebellion from his own MPs.
• Andy Burnham is positioned to become the next prime minister, following a successful by-election victory against Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
• Starmer's resignation comes after scandals, policy missteps, and poor election performances, marking the seventh UK leader in 10 years.