London: British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation from both positions on Monday. He cited increasing scrutiny from Labour lawmakers and senior cabinet ministers as the primary reasons for his decision, following significant losses in local elections held in May. The pressure on Starmer further intensified after former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham secured a victory in a parliamentary by-election last week.
According to Jordan News Agency, Starmer confirmed that he would remain in office until the Labour Party elects a new leader. The polls for the new leader are expected to be held in July, with the winner set to assume the roles of both party leader and prime minister.
Starmer also disclosed that he had informed King Charles III of his decision and expressed his intention to devote more time to his family after stepping down. This announcement is likely to trigger a period of intense political activity within the Labour Party, as members rally to select a new leader.