Downfall of a Prime Minister: How Starmer went from a landslide win to resigning two years later

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Sir Keir Starmer set out a timetable for his departure as prime minister on Monday. Starmer appeared to get emotional as he thanked his wife, Victoria, for her support, saying being prime minister was the "proudest moment of my life". As part of his speech, Starmer said the question being asked is "whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election?" - and the answer given by the parliamentary party has led him to "resign as leader of the Labour Party". Starmer has faced increasing pressure on his political future over the past few months, with more than 100 Labour MPs calling for him to vacate Number 10. He will leave Downing Street as the second shortest-serving Labour prime minister in history. The resignation has led to the newly elected MP Andy Burnham confirming he will run to replace him as Labour leader. Wes Streeting, who previously hinted at running himself, ruled himself out of the race, backing Burnham for the top job instead. ------------------------

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