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⬤ LOW 04 Jul 2026, 12:59 UTC

Why did Keir Starmer leave 10 Downing Street? Outgoing UK PM reveals the reason

Keir Starmer revealed his decision to step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister was a deeply personal one, made with his family at Chequers. He emphasized the need for his successor to navigate ongoing global and domestic challenges, defending his record of rebuilding the party. Starmer plans to remain an MP but will refrain from advising his successor, aiming to ensure the next government's success.
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