Guardian UK Politics
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister, making Britain's political leadership instability a defining feature of the decade with five premiers in four years. His departure comes despite Labour's landslide 2024 election victory, undone by months of mounting pressure that eroded his authority. The leadership contest now underway will determine who inherits a fractious political landscape and the unenviable task of restoring public confidence in government.
Read article →
Sky News UK
Why did Sir Keir Starmer resign?
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, marking a dramatic end to his tenure at 10 Downing Street. The departure signals a significant moment of political upheaval for the Labour Party, which had only recently returned to power. The reasons behind his decision are still emerging, making this one of the more unexpected exits in recent British political history.
Read article →Guardian UK Politics
Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out
Andy Burnham, the popular Greater Manchester Mayor, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister after Keir Starmer announced his resignation following sustained pressure over his leadership. The former health secretary and MP for New Makerfield is widely expected to take the keys to Downing Street unopposed, marking a dramatic shift in Labour's direction. Starmer's emotional departure closes a turbulent chapter in British politics and sets the stage for Burnham's long-anticipated ascent to the top job.
Read article →BBC Politics
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham's anticipated bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader is already drawing scrutiny, with questions mounting over how he plans to turn his high-profile promises into deliverable policy. The BBC's political editor Chris Mason argues that Burnham must move beyond his carefully cultivated image and demonstrate concrete substance. His track record as Greater Manchester mayor gives him a platform, but it will only carry him so far under the national spotlight.
Read article →Guardian UK Politics
From the NHS to new homes, Starmer’s successes and setbacks – in charts
Keir Starmer's two-year tenure as prime minister is ending with a mixed record, as new data reveals both tangible progress and persistent failures across key policy areas. His government faced mounting pressure over NHS waiting lists, housing delivery, and economic growth, even as it sought to distance itself from Conservative-era dysfunction. His final months were overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's US ambassadorship and Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Read article →Get this delivered every morning
Join thousands of readers who get the world's most important stories, curated daily.
Start reading free →