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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

I stood in Downing Street as Keir Starmer resigned - 1 thing completely shocked me

ANALYSIS - JON WALKER: Keir Starmer's allies applauded warmly, but something was massing.

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right? Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election. But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven year

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Martin Lewis makes immediate statement after Keir Starmer resignation

The money-saving expert quickly spoke out in the wake of the PM's announcement

Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage rages after Keir Starmer resigns - as Reform UK issues immediate demand

Reform UK leader calls for General Election after the PM's resignation.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'

The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'

The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'

The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

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Conservative Home22 Jun 2026

Sir Keir Starmer announces that he will step down as Prime Minister

The Prime Minister will step down after any leadership contest concludes with nominations closing for that on July 9th. The post Sir Keir Starmer announces that he will step down as Prime Minister appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Babcock says Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contract as profits plunge

Underlying operating profits down 19% with 2019 frigate-building programme making loss, firm reports One of the UK’s biggest defence contractors has blamed Brexit and Covid among a catalogue of problems to beset a key contract for the Royal Navy, which led its annual profits to plunge. Annual profits at Babcock International fell by almost a fifth in the year to the end of March, as the firm reported a £140m charge on its contract to build five Type 31 frigates for the Royal Navy. Continue read

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

A look back at Keir Starmer's political career

The BBC's political correspondent Joe Pike outlines the highs and lows of his premiership.

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full as PM gives tearful address to the nation

The Prime Minister has resigned in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Kemi Badenoch can't wash her hands of party failings – toxic Tories can't be trusted

With all eyes on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, we mustn't forget how terribly the Tories governed.