What will Keir Starmer say during his resignation announcement?Labour

What is going on in London behind the scenes of the political collapse? The political crisis in Britain has intensified with increasing pressure for Starmer to step down, which led to his resignation, and the Labour Party's electoral defeat has also paved the way for changes in leadership and intensified intra-party disputes. The election of the Prime Minister in the British party structure is limited to official members of the parties, and this process has greatly diminished the role of the public vote at sensitive political junctures. Critics believe that the age and class composition of the members of the ruling parties has concentrated decision-making power in the hands of a certain minority and that there is no real representation of the wider British society. In addition to the party structure, the continuation of the monarchy and its connection to political power have given rise to criticism about the effectiveness of democracy in Britain and its distance from official claims. On the international level, London's policies, from the war in Ukraine to sanctions, are also interpreted as a reflection of this domestic power structure And it has raised questions about its legitimacy. Read the full text at the following link: @Nournews_IR

Starmer resigns as leader of the British Labour Party: I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth transition to a new leader.

After Starmer's resignation... Who is Andy Burnham, the "King of the North" approaching Downing Street? A Financial Times report revealed that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is among the leading candidates to lead the Labour Party and become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Keir Starmer announced his intention to resign. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, gained popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic when he stood against the Conservative government's restrictions in Manchester and presented himself as a defender of the people of the North, subsequently earning the title "King of the North." Burnham successfully presented himself as a politician close to the people, a defender of the marginalized, and championed popular causes such as the contaminated blood scandal in the health sector. Andy Burnham is also enjoying renewed popularity in his position as Mayor of Greater Manchester when he reinstated buses on the Bee Network, improving service, increasing ridership, and establishing a low, flat fare.

EXCLUSIVE: • • Andy Burnham will use a speech next week to pledge to grow the economy and commit to Labour’s fiscal rules, as he prepares to enter Downing Street after the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer • • Burnham will use the speech early next week to attempt to bolster his economic credentials amid concern in the markets about his premiership • • He will promise to reduce the national debt and the cost of borrowing as he sets out a “credible” plan for growth within the current fiscal rules • • The Times has been told that he is choosing between Miliband, the energy secretary; Wes Streeting, the former health secretary; and Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, as his chancellor • • He is yet to reach a decision but is said to want to avoid appearing “factional” as he appoints his cabinet • • Miliband had been favourite for the role but has been the subject of briefings by cabinet colleagues who believe he is not pro-business enough and will undermine market confidence. This is categorically rejected by Miliband’s allies, who say he is the only candidate with the experience and vision to transform the economy • • Streeting emerged as a frontrunner for the chancellorship after he announced that he will back Burnham less than two hours after Starmer’s Downing Street speech. He said he believes that Burnham can deliver “the change our country needs” and that he does not want to spend the summer “exaggerating our small differences” in a contest • • Mahmood is said to want to stay on as home secretary but is still being viewed by Burnham as a serious contender for the role • • In a further attempt to reassure the markets, Burnham is expected to offer Lord O’Neill of Gatley, a former Goldman Sachs banker and Treasury minister, and Andy Haldane, a former chief economist at the Bank of England, roles in his government • • The Times has been told that the defence investment plan — which led to a series of extraordinary rows culminating in the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary — is likely to be delayed until Burnham is prime minister. Burnham is said to be keen to examine the plans and make the decision himself • •

Starmer resigns as leader of the British Labour Party: I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth transition to a new leader.

After leading the Labour Party to its second-largest election victory in history, rising living costs and worsening health and housing crises ousted Starmer from the British premiership in less than two years at 10 Downing Street.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the Labour Party following calls for his resignation from his government. Starmer's decision paved the way for the selection of a new Labour Party leader and British Prime Minister. AA Correspondent Behlül Çetinkaya reported the details from London

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Keir Starmer will continue to serve as Prime Minister until a new Labour leader is elected. According to The Telegraph and The Guardian, the most favorable scenario for a significant part of the party is the appointment of former Greater Manchester Mayor Andrew Burnham by the parliamentary group without a competitive election. On June 19, he won a convincing victory in the House of Commons by-election for the Makerfield constituency (also in Manchester), beating the Reform UK candidate with 55% of the vote. According to YouGov, Burnham remains the most popular Labour member in the UK. Burnham's main task at the party level is to consolidate its far-left and moderate factions, says Sergey Shein, research fellow at the HSE Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies. He also notes that Burnham's image as a pragmatic politician is unlikely to have a significant impact on London's current international course. Read more in the Vedomosti article. Reuters Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. He called himself "not the best candidate" for the post of leader of the Labour Party in the next election. According to the politician, he discussed his departure with the king. The prime minister also said that he would continue to hold his post until a successor is elected. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned amid pressure from his party allies. He had served as head of government for almost two years. Talk of his impending resignation had been going on for several months, with pressure on the prime minister intensifying amid the scandal surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, which is linked to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Labour's failure in local elections, and disagreements over defence funding that led to the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Secretary Al Carnes. RBK reviews the histories of other Labour prime ministers and why they left office. RBK channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android

Darren Jones is considering standing in the Labour leadership race amid concerns about an Andy Burnham coronation and Ed Miliband being made chancellor. • • Supporters of the chief secretary to the prime minister have been canvassing colleagues to gauge whether he would have enough support to get the requisite 81 backers - and are still maintain a “spreadsheet” set up some time ago. • • They have stressed his "sound economic management" as Rachel Reeves’s number two at the Treasury, which saw him take a senior role in the budget process and overseeing two spending reviews. • • Allies of Jones also touted his experience of rewiring the Whitehall machine, in the No 10 role he has held since September 2025. • • Three MPs told The Times they had been approached by allies of Jones to ask if they would nominate him. • • They are particularly keen for Jones to stand to avoid Burnham replacing Rachel Reeves with Miliband. • • The energy secretary is the current frontrunner, though Wes Streeting’s allies believe he will be offered the job in No 11 in return for backing Burnham and agreeing not to trigger a contest. • • A source close to Jones said he is currently “not minded to run - but will want assurances on economic and national security policy before signing up to a coronation”. • • An MP adds: “Some people are on board with Andy, but definitely not him making Miliband chancellor. We’ll do everything within our power to avoid that happening - even if that means a contest.” • • Some ministers do not believe Jones would seriously challenge Burnham, or be able to get a fifth of Labour MPs to support him. • • One said: “Clearly Wes has done a deal by threatening to trigger a contest. Darren is almost certainly trying to do the same. It’s not a serious bid. But it’s unhelpful when we want any suggestion of a contest shut down and for the party to get behind Andy.” • • (Streeting’s allies deny a deal has been done.) • • Jones was given a major promotion last year, which included being put in charge of mediating disputes between departments. • • He is close to Starmer, and allies of the prime minister are angry at the successful bid to force him out of Downing Street. • • One MP said: “Keir was dealt a terrible hand by our Tory predecessors, and has been undermined from day one by those within the party who've long coveted the top job but either been unwilling - or unable - to do so by taking the tough decision the country needs.” • • Another MP hit out at “tributes from the two-faced bastards who owe their job to him but gave him nothing but grief for months”.

Today, as always, he has shown great strength, putting public service first. • • It’s now on all of us in government and in the Labour Party to pull together so we’re stronger than ever, to deliver what we’ve promised the British people. 3/3

UK Prime Minister Starmer will resign as Labour seeks to reboot

Starmer's successor: who is Andy Burnham and what does he think about Ukraine? Keir Starmer resigned as leader of the Labour Party today, and most likely he will be replaced by former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who enjoys wide support among party members. This was made possible thanks to a clever trick: on May 14, 2026, Burnham's close associate, MP for Makerfield, Josh Symons, "sacrificed himself" by resigning. This allowed Burnham to run for parliament and, accordingly, to gain the right to challenge Starmer for the party leadership and prime ministership - according to party rules, only a sitting MP can do this. It was after Burnham's victory in the by-election on June 18, which political scientists have called "one of the most significant in recent British history," that Starmer resigned. Burnham was sworn in today (video). For us, Burnham is valuable because he consistently supports Ukraine, advocates for military assistance, and condemns Russian aggression. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he initiated programs to support Ukrainian refugees, actively participated in their resettlement and provision of social assistance. Burnham also repeatedly emphasized that it is the United Kingdom that should maintain leadership among Ukraine's allies in deterring Russian aggression. Video: Sky News [in reply to: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation He stated this during a speech outside the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street. Every decision I made was about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. According to Starmer, he has already spoken to King Charles III this morning and informed him of his decision. He also said that he would ask the Labour Party's National Executive Committee to set a timetable for the change of leader: nominations should open on July 9 and close before the summer parliamentary recess.]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation in front of Number 10, saying that Labour Party members no longer had confidence in his ability to lead the party in the 2029 general election. According to Iran International correspondent Tajeddin Soroush, the Labour Party will choose a new leader by July to be the next British Prime Minister, and Andy Burnam, a newly elected MP and former mayor of Manchester, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the position.

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On June 22, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as head of government and leader of the Labour Party. The decision was made after consultations with King Charles III, the prime minister said. The election of a new Labour leader will be held on July 9. Starmer added that he "graciously" accepted the opinion of his fellow party members that he should not seek the post again. RBK investigated what prompted Starmer to make this decision and what to expect from his most likely successor, Manchester Mayor Andrew Burnham. Photo: Jack Taylor / Reuters RBK channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation, was a supporter of maintaining relations between Britain and Russia at zero, said Dmitry Peskov. "Starmer has not distinguished himself in any way in terms of Russian-British relations... There are many questions that maybe things will be better after him. But it is unlikely that anyone in the British political firmament will have a different position on our bilateral relations from Keir Starmer now," he said. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he will resign. He will continue to serve as head of government until a new prime minister is elected. Keir Starmer will also step down as head of the Labour Party. Elections for a new party leader will begin on July 9. Keir Starmer said he would not participate. Subscribe to Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram]

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