United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned from his post on June 22, 2026, just two years after leading the Labour Party to a historic election victory in 2024. His resignation marks a significant shift in British politics, with the Labour Party expected to begin a leadership selection process. Starmer's 2024 General Election win ended 14 years of Conservative Party rule in the UK.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns, Two Years After Historic Labour Election Victory
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- United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned from his post on June 22, 2026, just two years after leading the Labour Party to a historic election victory in 2024
- His resignation marks a significant shift in British politics, with the Labour Party expected to begin a leadership selection process
- Starmer's 2024 General Election win ended 14 years of Conservative Party rule in the UK
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• UK PM Keir Starmer resigns: June 22, 2026; two years after 2024 election victory • Starmer: Labour Party; 2024 win ended 14 years of Conservative rule • UK: constitutional monarchy; Monarch: King Charles III • UK Parliament: House of Commons + House of Lords
