UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation from the post and as the leader of the Labour Party, citing mounting pressure from his own party and MPs to step down due to concerns over the government's declining popularity.
Speaking at 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he would continue on as a caretaker PM until the Labour Party elects a new leader in the coming weeks.
Andy Burnham, who made headlines for calling on Starmer to step down, has confirmed that he will be contesting for the post of prime minister in July.
The reasons behind Starmer's exit are complex, but include a growing rebellion within Labour, poor election results, the rise of rival Andy Burnham, questions over leadership and authority, and failure to deliver on key promises and political setbacks.
