Politics · 15 July 2026

Keir Starmer offers full support to successor in final PMQs

Keir Starmer faced his final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday before stepping down as the UK's prime minister. He pledged his complete backing to his successor and paid tribute to MPs, colleagues, and his family. At his final cabinet meeting, Starmer received assurance that he would be recalled as a "giant of the Labour movement".

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 July 2026 at 16:32

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