Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom.
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, the prime minister says his party has been asking whether he’s “best placed to lead us into the next general election”, adding: “I have heard the answer.”
He says 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 said he wanted to be the “best dad I can to my beautiful children.”
What happens now? Starmer says he’ll remain in post until Labour chooses a new leader, which he’s asked the party’s governing body to ensure happens “before Parliament returns in September.”
Andy Burnham – who could replace the PM – will be in Westminster today to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, after winning a by-election last week.
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