Keir Starmer Says He Is Stepping Down as Labour Leader and Will Stay on as Prime Minister for Now
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced outside the official residence at 10 Downing Street in London that he is resigning as leader of the Labour Party, and therefore as prime minister. He said the party members had made their views clear and that he was responding to them in good spirit.
Starmer added that he would leave his post as Labour leader, but remain in office as prime minister until a successor is appointed. His remarks indicated an orderly transition, with the timing of his final departure tied to the selection of a replacement.
"The party members have had their say, and I am responding to them in good faith," Starmer said. "I will resign as leader of the Labour Party, but I will continue to serve as prime minister until my replacement is appointed."
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