Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister (opens in new tab)

_Europe · 2026-06-22 12:54_ **BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22.** British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Friday after losing the confidence of Labour MPs. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles of his decision earlier in the morning. He will remain in post until a Labour leadership contest is concluded, with nominations opening on July 9 and a new leader expected to be in place before parliament returns in September. "Every deci...