General · 22 June 2026
Starmer Resignation Sends FTSE 250 To One-Week Low
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Investors and pension savers faced fresh uncertainty as Britain’s mid-sized share index fell and sterling weakened. On Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resign, helping push the FTSE 250 to a one-week low while the FTSE 100 edged down 0.1%. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham emerged as the leading candidate, while easyJet climbed 3.1% after Castlelake disclosed a £4.74 billion takeover approach.
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