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Keir Starmer resignation: “He had to admit he’s failed” | UK Politics | The New Statesman
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31:01Now PlayingThis morning, Keir Starmer stood outside No 10 Downing Street and announced his resignation as Prime Minister - the sixth to leave office since the EU referendum, which was ten years ago this week. He will remain in office until Labour selects a new leader.
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The Prime Minister’s likely successor Andy Burnham is sworn in as an MP today after his decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election last week. Burnham has already announced his intention to stand as a leadership contender.
How did the Prime Minister come to this momentous decision, and what happens next?
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by editor-in-chief Tom McTague.
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