Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is "putting the country I love first" in resignation speech
It comes shortly after Andy Burnham earned a seat in Westminster
Following mounting pressure from his own Government, the Prime Minister has resigned.
Standing outside Downing Street at 9.30am this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation to announce his resignation.
The Labour leader has been faced increasing pressure to step down since the local elections in May, where the party lost a large number of councillors.
“Every decision I have taken is about putting the country I love first,” the PM Said in his speech.
“That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour party.”
The Prime Minister fought back tears as he spoke of his wife and children, describing them as his “pride and joy.”
He is expected to remain in power until July 9, as a leadership election is held.
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who recently won a parliamentary seat in Makerfield, has been long rumoured as the frontrunner in a leadership race.
Meanwhile, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has also suggested his intention to run.