Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his final appearance before Parliament, telling MPs he is bidding them “goodbye” ahead of handing over government to Labour’s incoming leader Andy Burnham. Speaking during what is described as his last weekly grilling from MPs and his final Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer says he wants his successor to succeed and pledges his “wholehearted support” to Burnham. Multiple reports say Burnham is set to replace Starmer on Monday, following the conclusion of an internal Labour leadership process. Several outlets link the transition to expected constitutional steps: Burnham is expected to meet King Charles III shortly before being asked to form the next government. One report also notes that Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, while others place emphasis on Labour’s longer fight within the party to replace Starmer amid signs of discontent. Overall, the articles agree on Starmer’s pledge of support, his final formal parliamentary appearance, and Burnham’s imminent assumption of the premiership through the standard handover and meeting with the monarch.
Keir Starmer bids MPs goodbye and pledges support for incoming PM Andy Burnham
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his final appearance before Parliament, telling MPs he is bidding them “goodbye” ahead of handing over government to Labour’s incoming leader Andy Burnham...
- Keir Starmer makes his final parliamentary appearance for Prime Minister’s Questions and tells MPs he is bidding them goodbye.
- Starmer pledges “wholehearted support” to his successor, Andy Burnham, and says he wants the next Labour leader to succeed.
- Andy Burnham is set to replace Starmer on Monday.
- Several reports say Burnham is expected to meet King Charles III before being asked to form the next government.
- Reports also describe Labour’s leadership transition as the conclusion of an internal leadership contest to replace Starmer.
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially left Downing Street on Monday, declaring that the United Kingdom had become a stronger and fairer nation during his two years in office. Starmer made the remarks in a farewell address outside 10 Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally submit his resignation to King Charles III. […] Starmer bids farewell as Burnham takes over as UK PM
1 month agoKeir Starmer gave his final speech from Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally resign as prime minister. He wished his successor well and said he was leaving with good grace and a smile Continue reading...
1 month agoLondon: Keir Starmer on Monday delivered his final address from 10 Downing Street as Britain's Prime Minister, asserting that “my work is done." Addressing the media ahead of his meeting with King Charles III to formally tender his resignation, Starmer said he is passing "the baton to Andy Burnham, who has my full support.” https://t.co/zPaW7I8qLR— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 20, 2026 West Asia Conflict: Ship Catches Fire In Strait of Hormuz Near Oman As Fresh US-Iran Clashes Fuel Fears Of Wider Regional War | Video The 63-year-old Labour MP, who announced his decision to step down last month, will be followed at Buckingham Palace by the newly-elected party leader Burnham, whom the British monarch will invite to form a new government.Burnham, 56, will then assume charge as the new UK PM and make his way back from the palace to Downing Street to deliver his inaugural address. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
1 month agoThe talks in London will formally conclude a long fight within the Labour Party to replace Keir Starmer after growing discontent over his leadership.
1 month agoThe talks in London will formally conclude a long fight within the Labour Party to replace Keir Starmer after growing discontent over his leadership.
1 month agoThe talks in London will formally conclude a long fight within the Labour Party to replace Keir Starmer after growing discontent over his leadership.
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