Keir Starmer speaks to King Charles before announcing resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer resigned as Labour leader after losing party support, informing King Charles of his decision to allow a new leader to be elected.

• King Charles spoke to Keir Starmer by phone before Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader
• Starmer resigned after losing support from Labour MPs and facing a leadership challenge
• Starmer will remain as prime minister until a new leader is elected