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Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10
UK politics

Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10

The prime minister says he will stay in office until Labour chooses a successor, with Andy Burnham already confirming he plans to stand

Jun 22, 2026

Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister
UK politics

Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in Downing Street until Labour chooses a successor, with nominations due to open on 9 July

Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer’s first No 10 speech compared with resignation address
UK politics

Keir Starmer’s first No 10 speech compared with resignation address

A BBC News video sets Starmer’s 2024 arrival at No 10 against his resignation speech, framing the two addresses as political bookends

Jun 22, 2026

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