Keir Starmer Prepares to Announce Resignation This Week

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce his resignation and set out a timetable for departure from No. 10 Downing Street this week. The Observer reported that Starmer will outline his exit plans after Andy Burnham won the Member of Parliament seat from Makerfield in a by-election held on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Burnham’s victory followed Labour’s wipeout in the local council elections held on May 7, 2026. Hot Air reported that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK took Starmer to court over attempts to cancel or postpone the May 7 elections. Labour ministers resigned following the election losses.

The Times reported that Starmer will make a decision over the weekend with his family over whether he will resign as prime minister. Starmer is spending the weekend at his country retreat, Chequers, with his wife. ” Starmer had previously stated he had a mandate until 2029 and would not leave office.

Andy Burnham is spending the weekend with his family away from home. Hot Air reported that Burnham is the most popular Labour Party member according to the source.