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Keir Starmer delivered his final speech as Prime Minister on Monday, July 10, and then accompanied Burnham to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III. Iran International's Tajeddin Soroush reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially resigned from his post. Before his resignation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to journalists in front of 10 Downing Street. — I will submit my resignation and officially end my term as Prime Minister. My task is complete — I wholeheartedly believe that Britain is a stronger and fairer country today than it was two years ago. — Now, as I hand over the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him success and express my full support. → Keir Starmer officially stepped down as Prime Minister after Andy Burnham was elected party leader on July 17, following his resignation from the Labour Party leadership last month. → Starmer had been the target of criticism due to his economic policies, his appointment of Peter Mandelson, who has ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as Ambassador to Washington, and the defeat in the local elections in May. He resigned from the Labour Party leadership following rising calls within his party. Andy Burnham, elected leader of the UK Labour Party, has become the country's new Prime Minister.
The King of England accepts Starmer's resignation King Charles III accepted Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister of England during a meeting with him at Buckingham Palace.
Starmer officially resigns as British Prime Minister British Prime Minister Starmer officially submitted his resignation today (Monday) during a meeting with King Charles III of this country at Buckingham Palace, ending his approximately two-year tenure in Downing Street. @IRNA_1313
Live: Starmer leaves Buckingham Palace after resignation as prime minister
Keir Starmer has officially resigned as British Prime Minister. Britain currently has no prime minister until the King asks Andy Burnham to form a government later on Monday subscribe
BREAKING: Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street for the final time as Britain's prime minister after officially resigning. • • Following a farewell ceremony outside No. 10, Starmer leaves office as former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is formally appointed as the new prime minister by the King, marking the end of Starmer's two years in power and the start of a new chapter in British politics. | @Jeff_Paul
Starmer resigns as Prime Minister – media Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sky News reports. "This morning, Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience with the King and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, which His Majesty has graciously accepted," the broadcaster quoted a Buckingham Palace statement as saying.
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Keir Starmer has ended his tenure as UK Prime Minister. He said the country was stronger and fairer than it was when he took office two years ago. "My job is done," he said in his closing speech (quoted by Sky News). Starmer credited his six years as Labour leader with leading the party "out of the historic defeat of 2019." Suzanne Plunkett / REUTERS Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android
Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He announced this during his farewell speech at Downing Street, the BBC reports. Starmer said that Britain under his leadership has become “stronger and fairer,” and that leading the government was “the privilege of a lifetime.” After the speech, the former prime minister went to Buckingham Palace to officially announce the resignation of King Charles III. [in reply to: Andy Burnham has been announced as the leader of the Labour Party, he will become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom instead of Keir Starmer. This is reported by The Guardian. Burnham will officially take office as Prime Minister on July 20. We tell you what is known about him, what to expect from the change of British Prime Minister for Ukraine and what experience Burnham has in working with Ukrainians.]
Live: Starmer formally resigns as British prime minister, with Burnham set to be confirmed as his successor
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer left Number 10 Downing Street after delivering his farewell speech to cheers from the crowd and headed to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to King Charles III.
Sir Keir Starmer has formally resigned as prime minister after meeting The King at Buckingham Palace. • • Pic: Aaron Chown/PA Wire
Sir Keir Starmer has formally resigned as prime minister after meeting The King at Buckingham Palace.
Keir Starmer formally resigns as Prime Minister • • Aaron Chown/PA Wire
Keir Starmer has left Downing Street, saying he was leaving Britain "stronger and fairer" as he stepped down as PM to make way for Andy Burnham.
Keir Starmer formally resigns as Prime Minister
#Breaking | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially resigned from his post (Anadolu Agency correspondent)
It's official: • • Buckingham Palace says: “Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. • • “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially resigned from his post.
Keir Starmer has resigned as PM: • • “Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. • • “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”
Live: Starmer formally resigns as prime minister after meeting with King
BREAKING: Keir Starmer has officially resigned. The UK currently has no prime minister. • • Buckingham Palace said: “Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. • • “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”
Live: Starmer formally resigns as PM at meeting with king
My work is done — Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has just delivered his final speech as Prime Minister. He said that as Labour leader he had "led the party out of historic defeat in 2019, transformed it to win a landslide victory in the 2024 election." He added that his government had lifted children out of poverty, cut immigration, strengthened defence and boosted Britain's international reputation. Starmer said that "in a world where our enemies will stop at nothing to divide us", partly because of "our unwavering resolve to the brave people of Ukraine", it was vital that the country came together. He wished his successor Andy Burnham well and thanked Downing Street staff and his wife Victoria: "I go with dignity, with a smile and proud of all that we have achieved." Thank you very much. After that, Starmer, to loud applause, headed to Buckingham Palace, where he will submit his resignation to King Charles III and propose Burnham as his successor. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source on Google
Live: Starmer has formally resigned as PM
Live: Starmer formally resigns as prime minister
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Keir Starmer formally ceases to be the Prime Minister of the UK by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
To qualify, Keir Starmer must formally cease to hold the position of Prime Minister in accordance with the laws, rules, governing documents, or procedures applicable to that position. Announcements (including resignation) of a future departure will not qualify.
Any official departure by Keir Starmer will qualify regardless of the means or if a successor has been appointed by that date.
Temporary leaves of absence, suspensions, administrative leave, or other temporary changes to Keir Starmer’s duties as Prime Minister will not qualify. A suspension or leave qualifies only when Keir Starmer formally ceases to be Prime Minister. Indefinite suspensions will not qualify.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the United Kingdom government; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.