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Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister
Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister and Labour Party leader after two years in office, citing pressure from his parliamentary party. He announced a leadership contest with nominations opening on 9 July, following Andy Burnham's by-election victory in Makerfield, which triggered his resignation.
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