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.”
Hellbound and Down 