Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-06-22
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Starmer is stepping down - what could happen next? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 12:18:31)
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
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Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 12:09:17)
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.
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Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 12:05:27)
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.
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Keir Starmer - then and now (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 11:48:52)
A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.
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Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 11:41:44)
Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.
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Podium and speakers placed on Downing Street (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 11:13:45)
Podium and speakers are carried out of No. 11 ahead of a widely anticipated speech by the PM
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 11:04:28)
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
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Why was music playing during Starmer's speech? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:58:00)
The BBC's Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains why you might have heard something a little unusual.
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Watch: PM's emotional tribute to his wife and children (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:34:49)
Sir Keir Starmer resigned as PM and leader of the Labour party in a statement outside No. 10 on Monday
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Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:34:41)
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.
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Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:21:36)
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.
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Starmer has resigned, so what happens next? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:13:35)
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains what we should be looking out for now that Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of Labour Party.
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How does a leadership contest work? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 10:10:21)
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party - what happens next?
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BBC political team reflects on 'extraordinary moment' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 09:59:29)
Thoughts from the BBC's political team on an eventful morning in Downing Street.
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A look back at Keir Starmer's political career (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 09:36:30)
The BBC's political correspondent Joe Pike outlines the highs and lows of his premiership.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 09:14:38)
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.
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Watch Starmer's resignation speech in full (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 09:06:32)
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as leader of the Labour Party, in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.
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Minister: PM is thinking about how to respond (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 07:58:10)
Baroness Jacqui Smith speaks about the prime minister and claims from US President Donald Trump that he will resign.
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Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-22 01:40:10)
For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.