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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for a new race for the party's leadership and the selection of the next prime minister.
In a statement held on Monday, Starmer said he has accepted the decision of the Labour parliamentary group regarding his ability to lead the party in the upcoming general elections.
“The question my party is now asking is whether I am the right person to lead it towards the next general elections. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary group to this question and I accept it with dignity”, Starmer declared.
He emphasized that every decision he has made during his term has been guided by the interest of the country.
“Every decision I have made has had the aim of putting the country I love first. This is the reason why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party”, he said.
Starmer also made it known that he has informed King Charles III of his decision.
“I spoke with His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision. I will ask the Labour Party's National Executive Committee to set a calendar, with nominations opening on July 9 and the process concluding before the summer parliamentary recess”, he added.
He is expected to remain in office until the election of his successor, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition of power.
Starmer's resignation constitutes a significant development in British politics and marks the beginning of a race that will determine the future direction of the Labour Party and the government of the United Kingdom.