UK PM Starmer resigns as Britain faces its seventh leader in 10 years (opens in new tab)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, outside No.10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026 in London, England. The prime minister had faced calls to announce a timeline for his departure from office ahead of an expected leadership challenge by Andy Burnham, who is re-entering parliament after his victory in the Makerfield by-election. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)