Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

He said: “When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job: being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad; and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy.”
Published at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:58 +0000