Photo of Starmer hugging wife, courtesy of BBC
Sir Keir Starmer has bowed to pressure and resigned as British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street this Monday morning, June 22, 2026, the British PM said that every decision he has made in office has been about “putting the country I love first.”
Visibly emotional, the PM thanked his “fantastic wife, Vic”, describing her as his “rock”, and says he wants to be the “best dad I can to my beautiful children”
Starmer said he would remain in post until Labour chooses a new leader, which he has asked the party’s governing body to ensure happens “before Parliament returns in September.”
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A BBC report says that, “Andy Burnham – who could replace the PM – will be in Westminster today to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, after winning the by-election last week”
