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Starmer announces he’ll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming bid to succeed him
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 5 min read
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.
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Key takeaway Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents may not directly feel the impact of a change in the UK's prime minister, but the shift can have indirect effects on the local economy. As a major trading partner, the UK's economic stability and growth can influence trade relationships with the US, including Minnesota. The state's businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors, may be affected by changes in trade policies or economic conditions in the UK. Additionally, the University of Minnesota and other local institutions have research and academic partnerships with UK universities, which could be impacted by a new UK leadership. As the UK navigates this transition, Minneapolis business leaders and educators will be watching to see how the new prime minister, potentially Andy Burnham, will shape the country's economic and trade policies, and how these changes may ripple across the Atlantic to affect the local community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.
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