British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the governing Labour Party in a speech outside No. 10 Downing Street, London, on 22 June 2026, pledging to stay in office until a leadership contest concludes.
Speaking outside No. 10 Downing Street on 22 June 2026, Keir Starmer set out a timetable for his departure and said he would 'do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power' once the Labour leadership race concludes.
Keir Starmer confirmed he will remain as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in a caretaker capacity until the Labour Party leadership contest is completed, ensuring continuity of government during the transition.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered the resignation address on a Monday, standing outside No. 10 Downing Street in London on 22 June 2026, marking a significant turning point for the governing Labour Party.
Keir Starmer was seen with his wife in London on 22 June 2026, following his public announcement that he would step down as leader of the Labour Party after the conclusion of the party's leadership contest.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife stood outside No. 10 Downing Street, London, on 22 June 2026, as he outlined a formal timetable for stepping down as Labour Party leader pending the outcome of the leadership contest.
Keir Starmer and his wife walked out of No. 10 Downing Street in London on 22 June 2026 after he announced his intention to resign as Labour Party leader, with a handover timeline tied to the conclusion of the party leadership race.
Keir Starmer and his wife were photographed walking past No. 10 Downing Street in London on 22 June 2026, as Britain awaited the start of a Labour Party leadership contest that will determine the country's next Prime Minister.