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Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister

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21.06.2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday following intense pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor who dominated Thursday's byelection with over 50% of the vote and a 9,000-plus majority.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle signalled on Sunday that Starmer was "reflecting on political realities" over the weekend. While Downing Street denied resignation plans,........

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