Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of UK...

Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister, pushes the UK into fresh political uncertainty just as the country marks 10 years since the Brexit vote. Starmer steps down after internal Labour pressure, poor local election results, economic stagnation, and falling public confidence. Andy Burnham emerges as the leading candidate to replace him after entering Parliament and receiving key endorsements. The moment coincides with renewed scrutiny of Brexit’s economic cost, with analysts pointing to weaker GDP, high inflation, trade friction, and long-term pressure on public finances.

Monday, 22 June, 2026