Leaving U.K. in better shape: Keir Starmer at final Parliament session as PM

Keir Starmer delivered his final Prime Minister's Questions session in the U.K. Parliament, announcing his departure from office. Andy Burnham is expected to succeed him as Prime Minister following a successful leadership race within the Labour Party.
Why it matters
This marks a significant transition in British leadership, reflecting on the political trajectory of the Labour Party from 2019 to 2024.
Keir Starmer wrapped up his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session in the lower house of the U.K. Parliament on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) with an emotional farewell and standing ovation from the government benches.
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