Keir Starmer formally submitted his resignation as prime minister to King Charles III on Sunday, ending his tenure at Downing Street. Starmer delivered a farewell address to the nation earlier in the day before travelling to Buckingham Palace. The move clears the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister, who is scheduled to visit the King to accept the role. Burnham, proclaimed Labour leader last week following an internal party vote, will succeed Starmer immediately.
The incoming prime minister has already signalled policy shifts, with plans to scrap the digital ID scheme and expand oil and gas drilling. The leadership transition marks a significant change in direction for the Labour government.