Key facts
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation last month.
- Starmer described his resignation as 'intensely personal'.
- He will remain in office until his successor is appointed.
- This is Starmer's first interview since resigning.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that his decision to resign from his post was "intensely personal." This marks his first public statement on the matter since his resignation was announced last month. Starmer confirmed that he will continue to serve as the nation's leader until a successor has been officially appointed and takes over the role. While the specific details prompting his departure were not elaborated upon, the announcement followed a period of considerable political pressure. The Prime Minister's office has not provided further comment on the timeline for appointing a new leader or the specific factors that led to Starmer's decision to step down.