Tears, then tea: How Starmer’s dramatic resignation unfolded

Emotional aides, a tearful resignation statement — then teas and coffees in the No.10 garden, as Britain’s PM relinquished power.

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EU-UK summit postponed as Keir Starmer resigns

The meeting was meant to take place on July 22 to conclude talks on an agrifood agreement, an emissions trading deal, and a youth mobility scheme.

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Trump piles on Starmer as UK prime minister appears near the exit

The U.S. president seized on reports that the British prime minister is preparing to step down, blaming his troubles on immigration and energy policy.

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The Race to Replace Keir Starmer Starts Now

Andy Burnham is headed back to Parliament and positioned to challenge for the Labour leadership. Follow the paths that could lead to Britain's next prime minister — and the twists that could save Starmer.

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The POLITICO Poll: Even Andy Burnham will struggle to save Labour

Research from Public First finds Burnham is Labour’s best hope to take on Nigel Farage — but a coalition may be the most he can deliver. 

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Britain’s Keir Starmer mulls a bleak future

The prime minister is facing an imminent challenge from Andy Burnham, fresh off his Makerfield election victory.

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Miliband eyes a top job in Team Burnham. Just don’t mention the North Sea.

For the U.K.’s ambitious energy secretary, Friday was a tale of two by-elections.

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Now the Labour civil war really begins

The leadership campaign of Britain’s Andy Burnham will now finally burst into the open — and Keir Starmer has a chilly reception awaiting the new MP

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Andy Burnham decisively wins Makerfield by-election

Comfortable win clears the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.

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