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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public

Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

Politics
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Burnham 'honoured' to be sworn in as MP

Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and PM.

BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Starmer has resigned, so what happens next?

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains what we should be looking out for now that Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of Labour Party.

Politics
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

How does a leadership contest work?

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party - what happens next?

BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

BBC political team reflects on 'extraordinary moment'

Thoughts from the BBC's political team on an eventful morning in Downing Street.

Politics
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.

Defence
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.

Politics
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

Politics
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Watch Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Watch: Moment PM says he will step down

Keir Starmer announces his decision to quit in a speech outside No 10.