Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour Party leader, allowing a process to select a new prime minister. Speaking in Downing Street, Starmer states that he accepts he is not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election. He also says he has informed the King of his decision. By making the announcement, Starmer sets in motion arrangements within the party and government to determine who will take over the leadership role and become prime minister. The outlets reporting the decision both attribute the announcement to the BBC and describe Starmer’s comments and confirmation that the monarch has been notified. The coverage emphasizes that Starmer’s resignation is intended to open the way for a contest to choose his successor, rather than remaining in place until the next election. The reports do not provide details beyond the announced leadership change and the stated rationale that he believes he cannot lead Labour into the next general election.