Why has Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister?
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the United Kingdom's prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. In this video, we break down Starmer's announcement, the political pressure behind his decision, his rise to power after Labour's landslide victory in 2024, and what happens next in the race to choose Britain's next leader. With Labour holding a large parliamentary majority, the party's next leader will automatically become the UK's next prime minister. Nominations for the leadership contest open on July 9, while Starmer is expected to remain in office until a successor is chosen ahead of Parliament's return in September.
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