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Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister

Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister
Financial Times Monday 22 June 2026, 11:48 UTC 1 min read
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Departure comes as Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham to be the next PM

Departure comes as Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham to be the next PM
Keir Starmer (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Departure (PERSON) Wes Streeting (PERSON) Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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