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Starmer bids UK lawmakers ‘goodbye,’ vows to support Burnham
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation and pledged support to Andy Burnham, who is set to become the next Labour leader and prime minister. Starmer faced pressure due to scandals and policy issues during his two-year tenure, while Burnham secured strong backing from Labour MPs and unions. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch warned that changing prime minister may not resolve Labour's challenges.
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