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Starmer is stepping down - what could happen next?

Starmer is stepping down - what could happen next?
BBC News Monday 22 June 2026, 11:35 UTC 1 min read
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The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
Starmer (PERSON) Labour (ORG)
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