Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party, triggering a race to determine the country’s next leader.
His departure comes after months of political difficulties and growing dissatisfaction within Labor ranks.
The announcement follows the party’s poor performance in recent local elections, which raised concerns about Labor’s future under his leadership.
Starmer will remain in office temporarily until a successor is chosen through the party’s leadership process.
The resignation marks a dramatic turnaround for a leader who secured a landslide election victory for Labor in 2024.
Attention has quickly shifted to Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to enter the leadership contest following his recent by-election success.
Burnham’s emergence has energized supporters seeking a new direction for the governing party.
Senior Labor figures reportedly increased pressure on Starmer in recent weeks as public support for the government continued to decline.
Britain is now preparing for another change in leadership, adding to a decade marked by frequent turnover at the top of government.
The outcome of the Labor leadership race is expected to shape the country’s political agenda and determine the future of the party in power.