Keir Starmer Resigns as U. K.
Prime Minister; Andy Burnham Takes Over The sudden resignation of Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has sent shockwaves through Westminster and beyond, with his deputy, Andy Burnham, taking up the mantle of prime minister.
The Significance of Starmer's Resignation Starmer's departure was not entirely unexpected, given Labour's struggles to regain traction after a series of high profile defeats.