Keir Starmer says ‘my work is done’ in final speech as PM before Andy Burnham takes over – UK politics live

Keir Starmer has formally resigned as Prime Minister, The Guardian reports. Visiting Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to the King, Starmer declared in his final speech as PM, 'my work is done.' He is succeeded by Labour's Andy Burnham, who is heading to Buckingham Palace to be formally appointed. The transition comes amid ongoing protests against the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea.

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