Starmer set to resign as UK PM: How does a leadership contest work?
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-06-23 00:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Labour & Workers, Elections, World News
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Less than two years after returning the Labour Party to power in the United Kingdom in a landslide election victory, Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Britain’s prime minister. Analysts say his resignation is likely to propel Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Downing Street.
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