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Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister after declaring his "work is done," handing over to Andy Burnham. The Labour leader transformed the party from electoral defeat to landslide victory in 2024.
The UK's incoming Labour Prime Minister has cancelled a controversial digital identity scheme planned by his predecessor, instead channelling resources towards alleviating Britain's persistent cost-of-living pressures.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister after fewer than two years in office, bringing an end to a tumultuous tenure marked by significant policy reversals and falling public approval ratings.
A senior Conservative peer has dismissed prospects of Britain rejoining the European Union under the incoming Labour government, suggesting political obstacles remain insurmountable despite growing public discontent with Brexit.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a resignation timetable imminently, with government insiders suggesting the announcement could come as early as Monday following mounting pressure over policy failures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, saying a successor will be in place when parliament reconvenes in September. The move comes after mounting pressure within Labour ranks over plummeting poll numbers.
US President Donald Trump has declared that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from office, blaming failures in immigration and energy policy. British media reports suggest Starmer could announce a resignation timeline as early as Monday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed reports that he plans to resign, with government officials insisting he remains focused on his duties despite mounting political pressure on the Labour government.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on social media use for under-16s on Monday, alongside measures restricting chatbots and imposing curfews on older teenagers. The announcement comes before he travels to the G7 summit in France.