British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation after poor approval ratings
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Philip Fabian
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (63) has announced his resignation as Labour Party leader and his departure from 10 Downing Street by the end of September 2026. He cited persistently poor approval ratings as the reason for his decision. During his emotional resignation speech, he struggled with tears, particularly when thanking his wife and children. The resignation takes effect in September, making it a phased departure rather than an immediate one.
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· 2 pulledEr kämpfte – ganz unbritisch – mit den Tränen, als er seinen sofortigen Rücktritt als Labour-Parteichef und dann seinen Abgang aus Downing Street 10 bis Ende des Sommers ankündigte.
Er ziehe damit die Konsequenzen aus den anhaltend schlechten Zustimmungswerten, sagte Starmer am
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