Keir Starmer Resignation LIVE Update: Starmer to step down as UK PM - Will Andy Burnham be the next leader?

Keir Starmer resignation LIVE Update: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader in place until parliament returns in September. Less than two years after winning a landslide election victory that promised an end to the chaos in British politics, Starmer said he would back whoever replaces him.

Starmer opened his speech by saying that walking down this street two years ago was the proudest moment of his life.

Keir Starmer succession plan: Announced in a speech that the new prime minister will take over in mid-July, unless Andy Burnham is opposed, or by the end of August if there is an election.

“In the event of a contest, this will ensure that a new leader is in place before parliament returns in September,” he added.

Starmer said he would stay on as prime minister until the contest was completed and “will do everything in my power to ensure an orderly transfer of power.”

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