UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on June 22, 2026, a day after Donald Trump stated on his social media platform that Starmer would step down. Starmer, 63, confirmed he would leave his position as leader of the Labour Party, citing that he was no longer the right person to lead the party into the next election. He will remain in office until a successor is appointed over the summer.
In his statement, Starmer expressed pride in his tenure and acknowledged the challenges faced by the Labour Party. He mentioned that he had informed King Charles of his decision and requested the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee to begin leadership nominations on July 9, aiming to conclude the process before the parliamentary recess in September.
Trump's prediction of Starmer's resignation was made without prior communication with him, raising questions about the accuracy of Trump's statement. Starmer's authority had been diminishing following local elections in May, where Labour lost over 1,100 council seats. The resignation comes amid a turbulent political landscape in the UK, with potential candidates for leadership including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and former Health Secretary Wes Streeting.