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Starmer came out of 10 Downing Street alongside his wife, where he was met with applause and cheers. He then went on to deliver a resignation statement outside the Prime Minister's residence.

Former Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, has said that the resignation of the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely anticipated amid mounting political challenges, while cautioning that the next leader will inherit a difficult political and economic landscape.

Keir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer struggled with economic challenges and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Key policy missteps on public services and taxation alienated MPs and voters. Immigration and energy proved particularly difficult issues, contributing to his downfall and leaving Labour facing a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham.

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer announced his decision to resign as prime minister, paving the way for in all likelihood Andy Burnham. | World News

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said he had been critical of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before his resignation as Labour Party leader, citing disagreements over energy policy and NATO-related decisions, including restrictions on North Sea oil drilling.

The US president said that he wished well for Starmer but added that it was the prime minister's handling of energy and immigration that led to his downfall.

Starmer won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, but a series of missteps badly damaged his credibility. His resignation comes the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the country's economy and politics.

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister after 700 days, following Andy Burnham's by-election win, Mandelson Epstein fallout, and collapsing support within Labour

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned following internal party pressure. Conservative MP Bob Blackman criticised his tenure, while Andy Burnham has launched his bid to lead the Labour Party, pledging stability amidst the transition. The leadership contest is set to begin on July 9.

Here is what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as he announced Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party.