Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially left 10 Downing Street on Monday, declaring that he was leaving office with pride after what he described as two years of progress in strengthening the United Kingdom.
Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister to pave the way for his successor, Andy Burnham, following Labour’s leadership transition.
Delivering his farewell address outside the Prime Minister’s official residence in central London, Starmer said his administration had made meaningful progress despite the challenges it faced during its time in office.
“I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago,” Starmer told reporters.
Reflecting on his tenure, the outgoing Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the achievements recorded under his government, saying he was leaving office without bitterness.
“I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything that we have achieved,” he said.
Following the brief address, Starmer departed Downing Street for Buckingham Palace, where he formally tendered his resignation to King Charles III, bringing his premiership to an official end.
His resignation clears the way for Labour’s new leader, Andy Burnham, to be invited by the King to form the next government and assume office as the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister.
Burnham is expected to outline his administration’s priorities shortly after taking office, as Britain enters a new phase under fresh leadership.
