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Keir Starmer: I am about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as Prime Minister. My…

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
I am about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as Prime Minister. My work is done.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Final speech as Prime Minister before resignation.

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