Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister And Announces A Timetable For His Departure

Andy Burnham is tipped to be his successor after his win in Makerfield.

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Keir Starmer has set out a timetable for his departure from No.10 after resigning as prime minister.

In a statement delivered on Downing Street on Monday morning, the prime minister said his party has been asked if he is best placed to lead us into the next general election.

“I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question and I accept that answer with good grace,” he said. “Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first.

“That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.

“I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.”

Starmer said the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party will set out a timetable to make sure a new leader is in place........

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