The UK Just Lost Its Sixth Prime Minster of the Decade
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned following a decline in popularity and significant losses in local elections. He will remain in office until the Labour party elects a new leader, marking another period of political instability in the UK.
Why it matters
The resignation reflects the ongoing volatility in British politics since the Brexit referendum and creates uncertainty for the UK's future policy direction.
Photograph: Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story UK prime minister Keir Starmer has resigned from office less than two years after leading the Labour party to a landslide general election victory.
The article reports on political events using standard journalistic framing of government turnover.
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