UK’s Starmer says he will resign (opens original article in a new tab)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, with Andy Burnham expected to replace him as Labour leader, marking the seventh leadership change in 10 years.

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election
• Starmer will step down before parliament reconvenes in September with Burnham as the frontrunner for leadership
• Britain will have its seventh leader in 10 years, highlighting political instability