United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, ending his tenure at Downing Street amid growing internal pressure from his own party.
Starmer stepped out of 10 Downing Street with his wife, receiving cheers and applause, before delivering his resignation statement.
He recalled his arrival at Downing Street two years ago as “the proudest moment” of his life and said he entered politics to change the lives of millions of people.
He said that he will remain in post until new leader is in place before Parliament returns in September.