Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader
Keir Starmer says he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. Speaking in Downing Street, Keir said he accepted he was not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election and he had informed the King of his decision to step down. […] The post Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader appeared first on The Namibian .
Keir Starmer says he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.
Speaking in Downing Street, Keir said he accepted he was not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election and he had informed the King of his decision to step down.
Keir added he has asked Labour’s governing body to set out a timetable to replace him, with nominations opening on 9 July and ending by the summer recess on 16 July.
He said if there was a contest then a new leader would be in place before parliament returns in September, and he will “do everything” he can to ensure an “orderly” transition of power. Keir said he would remain as prime minister until the leadership contest is complete.
