Key facts
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in his final Prime Minister's Questions session in Parliament.
- Starmer pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor, Andy Burnham.
- Starmer stated his resignation was due to pressure from scandals and policy U-turns during his two-year tenure.
- Andy Burnham is set to become the next Prime Minister following Labour's majority in Parliament.
- Starmer described his departure as the "end of my political journey".
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered his final address to Parliament on Wednesday, marking the end of his political journey. He pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor, Andy Burnham, who is poised to become Prime Minister following Labour's significant majority in the House of Commons. Starmer reflected on his two-year tenure, highlighting domestic and foreign policy achievements and expressing pride in leaving the country in a better state than he found it. His resignation comes after months of pressure stemming from scandals and policy U-turns. MPs from various parties offered well wishes, though Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch offered a critical assessment, suggesting Labour's challenges might be just beginning. Starmer concluded his address with an emphatic "Goodbye," noting he had a date with his television for a World Cup match.