British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, bringing an abrupt end to a premiership marked by policy reversals and declining public support.

Starmer made the announcement on Monday in an emotional address outside 10 Downing Street, where he said his decisions in office had always been guided by what he believed was best for the United Kingdom.

“Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” Starmer said.

The outgoing prime minister became visibly emotional as he addressed the nation, signalling the end of a leadership period that lasted less than two years.

He disclosed that the Labour Party would begin the process of selecting a new leader in July, while he would remain in office until a successor emerges.

According to Starmer, the leadership transition is expected to be completed by September.