Starmer officially leaves officeJuly 31

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.

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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. ...

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.]

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Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026

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.”

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Live: Starmer resigns as prime minister

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

Live: It’s official. Starmer is out, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace: “The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience with 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 officially tenders resignation to King

STARMER STEPS DOWN • • Keir Starmer officially resigned as U.K. prime minister, declaring that “my work is done.” In his farewell speech, he said he had rebuilt the Labour Party after its 2019 defeat, led it to a landslide election victory in 2024, and leaves Britain “stronger and fairer” than when he took over.

Starmer says UK is 'stronger and fairer' as he steps down as PM

Keir Starmer announced his retirement as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He noted that the country is now stronger than it was two years ago. "I leave with dignity, with a smile and pride in everything we have achieved." RBC Channel on Max RBC app for iOS and Android

ALERT: Starmer steps down as PM, saying UK is 'stronger and fairer'

NEW: Keir Starmer gives his resignation speech in the Downing Street sunshine - watched by his wife Vic and his closest allies and aides. • • "My work is done. In six and a half years, I took our party from a historic defeat in 2019, changed it so it was fit to face the country, and won a landslide general election victory in 2024. • • "Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as prime Minister. And I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago..." • • He adds: "Yet the thing I will always take away with me: the most humbling aspect of this job is the front row seat you get to witness the greatest things of this country in action. • • "To see every day immeasurable acts of resolve. resolve, grit, decency, and compassion from people who serve our country." • • PM concludes: "It is vital that we remember the greatness of the Britain all around us. That while we debate how to fix our problems, there is something we inherit from our country and our character that can give us confidence that we can change our country for the better. • • "That we can create a Britain where every child can go as far as their talent will take them, and we can unite different people under our common flag if we don't succumb to that division. • • "So, as I now pass the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him every success. He has my full support... I thank the British people for the opportunity to serve. I go with good grace. I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything that we have achieved."

Keir Starmer bows out as prime minister, saying "my work is done". • • In a speech on the steps of Downing Street, he says he's passing the baton to Andy Burnham and adds: "I wish him every success. He has my full support." • • "I go with good grace. I go with a smile. And I go with everything that we have achieved."

LONDON (AP) — Keir Starmer says ‘my work is done’ as he prepares to leave Downing Street to resign as UK prime minister

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Live: Good morning, and welcome to Prime Minister Day. Keir Starmer is spending his final hours as the leader of Britain and will give remarks within the next hour or so. Then he will make the ceremonial trek to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to King Charles. Andy Burnham will arrive at the palace soon after and the king will formally request that he form a new government. Around lunchtime, we will have a speech by the new prime minister and then in the afternoon, some announcements on who he is appointing to his cabinet and an early look at his policy agenda. Stay with us throughout the day as we chronicle all of it.

Andy Burnham succeeds Starmer The British Labor Party today (Friday) introduced Andy Burnham as the new leader at a special party conference to bring the transition of power in London after Keir Starmer's resignation into its final stage. The introduction of Burnham as the leader of the Labor Party does not mean that he will immediately assume the post of prime minister. The final stage of the transition of power will take place on Monday, July 19. On that day, Starmer will submit his formal resignation to King Charles III of England, and then the king will ask Burnham, as the person capable of winning the confidence of the House of Commons, to form a government. @IRNA_1313

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is about to leave office, will travel to Kiev on Thursday. The British Prime Minister's Office announced that the trip will be one of Starmer's last visits as prime minister.

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