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Keir Starmer leaves Number 10 Downing Street the home of the UK Prime Minister

Breaking news. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Updated: 22/06/2026 - 11:59 GMT+2

Starmer will continue as caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is elected, while Reform UK has demanded a general election.

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