Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer has resigned as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader, citing his party's decision not to support him as leader for the next general election. A new leader will be chosen by July 9, with the process concluding before September's parliamentary session.

• Keir Starmer announced resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader.
• Starmer stated he accepted his party's decision to not support him as leader for the next general election.
• A new Labour leader will be chosen by July 9, with the process concluding before September's parliamentary session.