Keir Starmer 13th UK PM to resign, sixth after Brexit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following months of internal Labour Party turmoil. He becomes the thirteenth UK Prime Minister to resign and the sixth since the Brexit referendum.
Why it matters
The resignation marks a period of significant political instability in the UK, impacting governance and international relations following the G7 summit.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on Monday (June 22, 2026), with a time-table of his expected departure from power, in a televised address from 10 Downing Street in London.
The article provides a factual account of the resignation and historical context of recent UK leadership changes.
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