00:00British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following a steep drop in popularity.
00:06Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first.
00:12That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.
00:17In the case of a contest, this will ensure a new leader is in place before Parliament returns in September.
00:26I will remain in post as Prime Minister until the contest is complete.
00:32Starmer's announcement comes after a series of local election losses and growing rebellion from within his Labour Party.
00:40It comes less than two years after he won a landslide election victory on a promise to end the chaos
00:45in British politics.
00:47Starmer said he had informed the king of his decision and that he would support whoever replaces him.
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