Keir Starmer resigns after Labour revolt and local election losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he will step down as leader of the Labour Party after weeks of mounting pressure from lawmakers, cabinet ministers and poor local election results. Starmer said he will remain in office as caretaker prime minister until Labour chooses a new leader. He told reporters outside 10 Downing Street that he accepted his party’s decision and would work to ensure an orderly transfer of power. The move follows heavy Labour losses in local elections, including the loss of about 1,500 council seats and control of more than 25 councils, according to U.K. reporting. The article also notes that internal unrest grew after several ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs publicly called for him to go.