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Rishi Sunak resigns as UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to take over. Transition of power underway. Stay updated on the latest developments.

Picture Sir Keir Starmer in his Downing Street study this evening. His No10 steps speech done, Britain’s new Prime Minister has just written his letters of last resort to the Royal Navy’s four nuclear missile submarine commanders. A sobering moment but also a reminder of the awesome power Sir Keir…

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak steps down after election defeat, triggering Conservative leadership contest.

The battle to replace outgoing Rishi Sunak has already begun as Conservatives look to pick up the pieces after a humiliating election drubbing

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces resignation, triggering a leadership contest with implications for the Conservative Party and the UK.

Mr Sunak said sorry to the country

Sunak apologises to country and fires starting pistol on leadership race before going to Buckingham Palace for final audience with king

RISHI Sunak has resigned as Prime Minister following a seismic election defeat.

After a catastrophic defeat the party has kicked off its own election to pick Rishi Sunak’s successor