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Keir Starmer announces departure as British Prime Minister by September 2026
Keir Starmer announced on July 17, 2026, his withdrawal from the position of British Prime Minister by September 2026, after two years leading the government, according to Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Rumors about his imminent departure had multiplied in the days preceding the official announcement. Starmer is described as one of the leaders whose popularity collapsed most rapidly and deeply among British voters. His hesitant leadership style and the country's difficult situation are cited as the main causes of this unpopularity.