Event Brief
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become the next PM.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Resigns as UK prime minister
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: His departure in the coming weeks clears a path for Andy Burnham to become the country’s next prime minister.
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