Keir Starmer's resignation: And now the seventh

Keir Starmer has stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, concluding a tenure of less than two years. His resignation follows his Labour Party's significant victory in the July 2024 general election, where they secured a strong absolute majority in the Westminster Parliament. Starmer announced his departure from Downing Street on Monday, appearing emotional as he spoke outside the official residence. A new Prime Minister is expected to take office by early September. The most likely successor is Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Manchester and a prominent figure within the Labour Party, who is considered Starmer's internal rival. The political landscape in Britain faces further uncertainty with this leadership change, coming amidst other national concerns such as extreme weather warnings and the potential for England's football team to win the World Cup. The article wryly compares Britain's frequent leadership changes to Italy's.