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Keir Starmer is stepping down as British prime minister after less than two years in office. He will hold the position until a successor from his Labour Party is found.

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06/22/2026June 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

06/21/2026June 21, 2026

Scottish police arrest man over Edinburgh attacks

06/21/2026June 21, 2026

Starmer mulls ‘political realities’ of Burnham by-election

06/19/2026June 19, 2026

UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat

06/11/2026June 11, 2026

UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in spending dispute

06/09/2026June 9, 2026

UK: Police urge calm after ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing

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Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister

Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister

Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will resign, all eyes are on the former Manchester mayor. Politics06/22/2026June 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits

Party rival Andy Burnham is the favorite to replace Starmer and has announced his candidacy.Politics06/22/2026June 22, 202602:32 min

Britain’s prime ministers over the last decade

Britain’s prime ministers over the last decade

After six prime ministers in 10 years, Britain stands at a crossroads once again.Politics06/22/2026June 22, 202601:41 min

Germany’s Merz: Who are his international allies?

Germany’s Merz: Who are his international allies?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Trump, Macron, Starmer and Meloni.Politics06/16/2026June 16, 2026

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings

High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and a populist party on the up. What is going on in UK politics?Politics05/15/2026May 15, 2026

UK’s Starmer under pressure as King Charles opens parliament

UK’s Starmer under pressure as King Charles opens parliament

The future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is uncertain. Support within his government is ebbing away.Politics05/13/2026May 13, 202601:42 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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Why voters are so unhappy with leadership in democracies

Is low trust the new normal? On the crisis facing modern democracy.Politics05/11/2026May 11, 202609:37 min

Fact check: Content farm videos on Merz, Starmer and Trump

Fake videos of political leaders often go viral online, pushed by content farm tactics. DW Fact check takes a look. Technology12/31/2025December 31, 2025

#FreeAlaa: Will hunger strikes release Alaa Abdel-Fattah?

A new UN report, the UK and rights groups call for a release of Egypt’s most prominent detainee before his mother dies.Politics06/05/2025June 5, 2025

British PM Keir Starmer takes center stage — thanks to Trump

Donald Trump’s Ukraine tactics have helped boost British PM Keir Starmer’s standing.Politics04/09/2025April 9, 2025

France, UK urge ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine

Details are still unclear, but France and Britain want to send European troops to Ukraine if a peace deal materializes.Politics03/27/2025March 27, 2025

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without US help?

Trump’s policies have reignited the longstanding issue of European rearmament and its impact on the EU economy.Business03/06/2025March 6, 2025All content (96) on this topic

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