“The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” he said. CNN reported.
He continued, “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace. Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.”
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make an announcement from Downing Street shortly, amid widespread speculation about his future.
A podium, and its accompanying microphones, have been set up in preparation for such a statement. Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.
