Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, triggering Labour leadership contest
The Prime Minister announced his departure outside Downing Street on Monday morning, ending a turbulent premiership and setting Britain on course for its seventh leader in a decade.
'With good grace': Starmer's resignation statement in full context
The outgoing Prime Minister's short address outside No 10 was reflective and unrepentant by turns, defending his record while accepting his party's verdict.
From landslide to lectern: what finally forced Starmer out
A historic election win curdled into open revolt as the local election rout, the rise of Reform UK and slumping approval ratings combined to end the Prime Minister's tenure.
Muted markets, mixed verdicts abroad as Starmer's exit confirmed
Sterling and gilts barely flinched after a change long anticipated by investors, while European leaders offered warm farewells, Donald Trump was dismissive and Moscow claimed credit.
Starmer to stay as caretaker: how Whitehall keeps running during the Labour leadership vacuum
Sir Keir Starmer remains prime minister until a successor is chosen, with no formal acting PM and Whitehall operating under a self-imposed restraint that has no firm rulebook.
Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham bids for Commons seat in gamble that could topple Starmer
The Greater Manchester mayor is the clear favourite as voters go to the polls in a contest seen as the launchpad for a Labour leadership challenge.
Britain and EU set 22 July date for second summit as Starmer pushes 'reset' deeper
Sir Keir Starmer has agreed with European Council President Antonio Costa to hold a second UK-EU summit in Brussels on 22 July, with a youth mobility scheme expected to be among the headline outcomes.
Makerfield goes to the polls in a by-election that could decide Starmer's future
Andy Burnham is seeking a return to the Commons on 18 June, and victory would clear his path to challenge the Prime Minister for the Labour leadership.
Starmer fights for survival as Labour leadership crisis deepens
Almost a hundred Labour MPs have called on the prime minister to go, but Sir Keir insists he will stay the course and fight any challenge.
Government unveils sweeping ban on social media for under-16s
Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and X will be off-limits to children under 16 under plans the prime minister says will give young people their childhood back.
Healey quits as Defence Secretary in protest at military spending settlement
John Healey accused the Prime Minister and Treasury of failing to fund the armed forces adequately, in a resignation that deepened Labour's crisis.
Starmer names Dan Jarvis Defence Secretary in rapid reshuffle after revolt
The former Parachute Regiment officer takes over a department engulfed in a funding row as the Prime Minister moves to steady his government.
Defence Secretary John Healey quits over military funding, deepening Starmer's crisis
John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary on 11 June, warning that the government's spending plan would leave Britain less safe, with armed forces minister Al Carns walking out hours later.
Labour leadership crisis deepens as ministers turn on Starmer
Wes Streeting's resignation has become the focal point of a widening revolt, with dozens of MPs urging the Prime Minister to set a departure date.
Starmer prepares under-16s social media ban as tech firms given ultimatum
The Prime Minister is poised to restrict social media access for under-16s within days, warning technology companies to act on harmful content or face legislation.