British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader, a move that also sets up a change in national leadership. The announcement came after weeks of pressure following Labour’s severe losses in local elections.

The pressure intensified when Andy Burnham, a rival from within Labour, returned to Parliament and made clear that he was prepared to challenge Starmer. Although Starmer had previously said he would fight on, his position weakened as more Labour colleagues concluded that a change was needed.

Burnham’s parliamentary return was significant because British prime ministers are normally chosen from sitting members of the House of Commons. Starmer’s departure therefore opens the way for a Labour leadership contest and a possible handover to Burnham.

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/keir-starmer-resigns-uk-prime-minister-labour-party-andy-burnham/