BREAKING: Failing Keir Starmer Resigns as British Prime Minister – Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Expected To Be His Successor (VIDEOS) * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran

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Politician delivering a speech at a podium outside 10 Downing Street, emphasizing key issues while standing in front of the iconic black door.Starmer announces his resignation – Screengrab Social Media/Telegram

From scandal to crisis and back, Starmer became highly unpopular, even among his Labour peers.

As it was widely expected, failing Keir Starmer announced today his resignation to the job of Labour party leader and British Prime Minister.

On the verge of tears, Starmer made the announcement in front of Number 10 in Downing Street, the Prime Minister’s residence.

He said he would ‘bow to pressure from Labour MPs with good grace’ and trigger a Labour Party leadership contest.

The Telegraph reported:

“The election will take place this summer, allowing a new prime minister to be installed by Sept 1, he said.

Addressing the media in front of No 10, Sir Keir listed his achievements in office and in opposition, where he said he ‘changed our party’ by tackling anti-Semitism and “restoring trust in the economy, defense, and national security”.

But he added: ‘I know the question being asked now is not: ‘Who was best placed to change the Labour Party to take us into power and to begin the vital work of improving lives for billions of people?’ Those questions have been answered. The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.”

Reuters reported:

“The way this transition will work is that the Labour Party, which has a majority in parliament, will select a new leader, who will automatically become the new prime minister.

Here are some details on how the Labour leadership contest will work: Any candidate needs to secure the support of 20% of Labour lawmakers, which equates to 81 of them. Candidates must also reach thresholds of support from grassroots Labour Party groups and affiliated organizations such as workers’ unions

If more than one candidate qualifies, the winner is decided by a ballot of all Labour Party members and affiliates

The timeline is officially decided by the party’s governing body, but Starmer said nominations would open on July 9 and close before parliament goes into recess, which is scheduled for July 16.”

Andy Burnham immediately throws his hat in the ring:

Andy Burnham expresses gratitude for leadership during challenging times, emphasizes the importance of orderly transition, and highlights priorities for economic growth and public services.

This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for developments.

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