Sir Keir Starmer has formally stepped down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bringing his two-year tenure to an end and declaring that “my work is done” as he handed over power to his successor, Andy Burnham.
Speaking in a farewell address outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer reflected on his time in office, expressing pride in his administration’s achievements.
“I go with good grace, I go with a smile and I go proud of everything that we have achieved,” he said, while pledging his full support to Burnham as the country’s new leader.
Following his address, Starmer travelled to Buckingham Palace, where he officially tendered his resignation to King Charles III. The King accepted his resignation, ending Starmer’s tenure as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
Andy Burnham, who was elected leader of the Labour Party on Friday, was subsequently invited by King Charles III to form a new government, officially becoming the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister.
Burnham is expected to deliver his first speech outside Downing Street and begin announcing members of his Cabinet as he takes charge of the new administration.
One of the first changes ahead of the transition saw Prisons Minister Lord Timpson resign, paving the way for the incoming prime minister to reshape the government.
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