UK PM Keir Starmer announces resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he is stepping down, saying he has informed King Charles III of his decision and will oversee an orderly transition of power.

In a statement this week, the official said he had concluded that he was no longer the best person to lead the Labour Party into the next general election, following concerns raised within the party's parliamentary ranks.

He said all decisions taken during his time in office had been guided by a commitment to put the country first and pledged his full support to his successor.