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Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest just last month. Labour grandees have also spoken out, with former home …

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

Starmer warns Burnham it will not be possible to focus less on global affairs By PA News Published: 21:29, 03 July 2026 | Updated: 22:50, 03 July 2026 Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham it will not be possible to spend less time focusing on international affairs. In his first sit-down interview since announcing his resignation, the Prime Minister also spoke of his “intensely personal” decision to quit. Throughout his premiership, Sir Keir has faced accusations of spending too much time on the world stage instead of domestic affairs, with his opponents branding him “never here Keir”. Mr Burnham, his likely successor in Downing Street, has largely focused on domestic issues as he sets out his stall to be the next prime minister. Labour MP Andy Burnham (PA) But Sir Keir warned that Mr Burnham will not be able to spend less time grappling with the turmoil around the world than he has. He told the BBC: “If you’re prime minister and you care what bills are going to be like in any household around the country, you have to care about finding a lasting solution to the situation in Ukraine, you have to care about what happens in the Strait of Hormuz. “It’s not sens…

Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest just last month. Labour grandees have also spoken out, with former home …

Keir Starmer on the brink of No10 exit as rival Andy ... - The Mirror Keir Starmer on the brink of No10 exit as rival Andy Burnham returns to Commons with eyes on being next PM With support draining from Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister was bunkered down at his Chequers residence over the weekend weighing up his future in Downing Street Comments News Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor and Lizzy Buchan Political Editor 20:07, 21 Jun 2026 View 3 Images A senior Cabinet minister failed to hose down claims Keir Starmer could announce his resignation as early as Monday (Image: Peter Macdiarmid/Pool The Times) Keir Starmer is on the brink of announcing his No10 exit - as Andy Burnham sweeps back to Westminster after his by-election victory. ‌ With support draining from the Prime Minister, he was bunkered down at Chequers over the weekend weighing up his future in Downing Street. It came as a senior Cabinet minister failed to hose down claims Mr Starmer could announce his resignation as early as Monday. ‌ Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the embattled PM was “taking time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week”. He said: “I can’t predict the fu…

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Pressure is piling on Sir Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election, with the number of Labour MPs who have called for him to set out plans to quit Downing Street reaching 100. Calls for Sir Keir to go have been building since Labour took a hammering in May’s local elections, and now marks around a quarter of the party’s 403 MPs. The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not “walk away”. But Mr Burnham’s by-election victory has prompted more backbenchers and Labour grandees to call for Sir Keir to stand down. Some MPs who had signed a statement rejecting calls for a leadership election last month have now reversed their position, while former home secretary Alan Johnson told LBC his message to the Prime Minister would be: …

Keir Starmer confirms he will step down as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms he will step down as Prime Minister Keir Starmer Politics By Matthew Evans Senior Trending News Reporter Share 0 Comments Sir Keir had previously insisted he would fight a leadership challenge (Image: PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. In a statement outside Downing Street this morning, Monday 22 June, Starmer confirmed he would resign. He said: "Walking out this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life, a new Labour government after years of disappointment and despair. "The journey to that point was not easy. Six years ago, I inherited a Labour Party that was politically and morally bankrupt." Watch live: My statement. https://t.co/MX7ga3FRGq — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 22, 2026 Starmer then explained how he…

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest just last month. Labour grandees have also spoken out, with former home …

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

I WAS a successful prime minister, Keir Starmer insists as he vows to ... ByELEANOR MANN Published:18:14 EDT, 3 July 2026|Updated:21:01 EDT, 3 July 2026 2.2k Viewcomments SirKeir Starmerhas insisted that he was a successful prime minister in his first interview since announcing his resignation. Speaking since his tearful resignation last Tuesday, Starmer claimed that he 'saved' theLabour Partyand promised to 'keep his mouth shut' under his successor, saying he'd 'always got on' withAndy Burnham. In the candid interview, Sir Keir described the decision to resign after a weekend with his family at Chequers as 'intensely personal'. Sir Keir said: 'For me, and this may be different for other people, in the end it became an intensely personal decision, and that's why it was a decision taken ultimately when Vic and I were away with the kids, we went to Chequers and just spent two days together as a family, and that's when I came to my final decision.' He also defended his decision to spend a significant time during his two-year premiership on global affairs instead of domestic issues, hitting back at critics who labelled him 'never here Keir'. The outgoing premier said: 'If you…

Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest just last month. Labour grandees have also spoken out, with former home …

Keir Starmer's 'intensely personal' resignation decision with thinly ... Keir Starmer's 'intensely personal' resignation decision with thinly-veiled swipe at Andy Burnham Keir Starmer insisted whoever replaces him will face the same global conflicts and domestic pressures, dismissing the suggestions that a new Prime Minister could spend less time on international affairs Comments News Shannon Miller 22:56, 03 Jul 2026 View 3 Images Keir Starmer confirmed he reached his final decision while with his family (Image: ANDY RAIN/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock) Keir Starmer broke his silence on his resignation with a warning for his likely successor. ‌ He has opened up about the “deeply personal” decision to resign - while appearing to warn his likely successor Andy Burnham would face the very same challenges in Downing Street. More than a week after his emotional resignation, the Prime Minister revealed he accepted his political career was over during a weekend away with his family, where he said he “grappled” with the move after weeks of discussions with colleagues. ‌ He said: “But for me, and this may be different for other people, in the end it became an intensely personal decision. And that’…

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Larry the Cat sits on the doorstep of number 10 Downing Street amid political turmoil (Andrew Matthews/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street as potential successor Andy Burnham returns to Westminster. The Prime Minister’s position appears untenable following Greater Manchester mayor Mr Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. On Monday morning preparations appeared to be made in Downing Street for an announcement with sound equipment set up outside the famous black door of No 10. Sir Keir spent the weekend mulling his political future with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer as support drifted away from him at Westminster. Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield after winning the Makerfield by-election (Peter Byrne/PA) No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when …

Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid pressure to resign ... Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid pressure to resign after Burnham's win It follows reports Sir Keir Starmer is planning to announce his resignation Comments News Bethan Finighan Science and Innovation Writer 12:55, 21 Jun 2026 View 2 Images Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Image: Getty Images) A Cabinet minister who failed to rule out the possibility Sir Keir Starmer could resign said the Prime Minister is reflecting on the "political realities" he now faces. ‌ In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday (June 22). ‌ The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday (June 19) following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election. However, pressure has been mounting over the weekend, with the number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go topping 100. ‌ Click here for the latest on Greater Manchester's politics in our newsletter Just under a quarter of the party's MPs are calling for Sir Keir's resignation, including some who signed a let…

Keir Starmer live: Prime Minister expected to resign imminently as Andy ... Comments News Sophie Huskisson Political Correspondent , Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj Keir Starmer has announced his No10 exit as his support drained away and the most likely challenger to his leadership arrives later today at Westminster in Andy Burnham. Voice cracking with emotion, he announced his decision to quit in Downing Street and laid out plans for leaving office and to ensure an "orderly transition" in running the country. He said: "The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election - I have heard the answer from my parliamentary party and I accept that answer with good grace. I will resign as leader of the Labour Party - I have spoken to HM the King this morning to inform him." The Prime Minister had been bunkered down at Chequers with his wife Victoria over the weekend weighing up his future. He previously vowed not to walk away from Downing Street, in the immediate aftermath of rival Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure had been mounting. Meanwhile Burnham is due back in Westminst…

Keir Starmer resignation LIVE as Prime Minister faces pressure to ... Comments News Paul Hutcheon Political Editor, Daily Record and Chris McCall Deputy Political Editor Updated 08:17, 22 Jun 2026 Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to resign and allow Labour to choose a successor capable of winning the next general election. The embattled Prime Minister has been in Downing Street for just two years but his popularity has tanked amid an on-going cost-of-living crisis and a series of policy blunders. He is expected to be replaced in the autumn by newly-elected MP Andy Burnham. Starmer can point to some successes including boosting the minimum wage for workers, falling mortgage costs, reducing the number of people entering the UK illegally, and winning the respect of other European leaders at a time of global turbulence. He has also had to deal with the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the US President's erratic foreign policy, including the chaotic attacks on Iran which have caused further price hikes for consumers. But critics of Starmer have repeatedly claimed he has failed to offer a coherent, positive vision for the UK and has consequently left the field open f…

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Pressure is piling on Sir Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election, with the number of Labour MPs who have called for him to set out plans to quit Downing Street reaching 100. Calls for Sir Keir to go have been building since Labour took a hammering in May’s local elections, and now marks around a quarter of the party’s 403 MPs. The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not “walk away”. But Mr Burnham’s by-election victory has prompted more backbenchers and Labour grandees to call for Sir Keir to stand down. Some MPs who had signed a statement rejecting calls for a leadership election last month have now reversed their position, while former home secretary Alan Johnson told LBC his message to the Prime Minister would be: …

Keir Starmer LIVE: Updates as Prime Minister expected to resign today Comments Sonia Sharma ChronicleLive News Reporter Sir Keir Starmer is believed to be on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham is due to make his return to Westminster on Monday. After winning the Makerfield by-election, Mr Burnham is due to be sworn in as the Greater Manchester constituency’s MP and is expected to press Sir Keir to set out plans to stand down. The Prime Minister, who has spent the weekend mulling his political future, is reported to have been told by members of his Cabinet, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, that he should set out a timetable for his departure. No 10 said Sir Keir’s position remained unchanged from Friday, when he said he will not “walk away” from Downing Street and will stand in any potential contest. But Cabinet minister Peter Kyle did not shut down questions of Sir Keir considering quitting as he spoke to broadcasters on Sunday. The Business Secretary said the Prime Minister was taking time to “think through what the political realities are today compared to last week, the week before”. He said: “I don’t know the decisions that he will make on behalf of our country”,…

Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid pressure to resign Homepage News Politics Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs. The UK Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from him post on Friday, however pressure has been mounting over the weekend. Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 - 11:32 Helen Corbett, PA       Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest jus…

Starmer says successor Burnham faces ‘battle for soul of the nation’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer (Isabel Infantes/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer said Andy Burnham must lead a “battle for the soul of the nation” as he admitted failings during his time in No 10. The Prime Minister is expected to be replaced by Mr Burnham within weeks and advised his successor to prioritise education and opportunities for children and youths. He admitted that “one of the failings” of his administration had been to set out a “simple and accessible vision for Britain’s future”. Andy Burnham is expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer in No 10 within weeks (Nigel French/PA) Mr Burnham is the only declared candidate to replace Sir Keir as Labour leader and if no challenger emerges he will take on that role on July 17, becoming prime minister on July 20. Two years on from the landslide that put him in No 10, Sir Keir wrote a post on Substack called “passing on …

Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign. In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday. The Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from his post on Friday, in the immediate aftermath of Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election, but pressure has been mounting over the weekend. The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs – and includes some who signed a letter warning against a leadership contest just last month. Labour grandees have also spoken out, with former home …