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Why did Keir Starmer resign as Prime Minister?

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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
22 Jun 2026,34 mins
Why Keir Starmer’s Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
21 Jun 2026,37 mins
Fight or Go? Keir Starmer Considers His Next Move
Laura is told the foreign secretary thinks the PM should make a departure plan.
20 Jun 2026,32 mins
Andy Burnham Wins In Makerfield, So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
19 Jun 2026,40 mins
Who Won The US-Iran Deal?
US and Iran sign deal, but what does it say?
18 Jun 2026,41 mins
Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.
17 Jun 2026,32 mins
How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
16 Jun 2026,32 mins
Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
15 Jun 2026,43 mins
Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
14 Jun 2026,33 mins
By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
13 Jun 2026,40 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
33 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview
Chris Mason sits down with the Prime Minister.
12 Jun 2026,25 mins
Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.
11 Jun 2026,31 mins
Who’s Causing The Violence In Belfast?
A night of violence in Belfast as hundreds take to the streets.
10 Jun 2026,37 mins
What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.
09 Jun 2026,33 mins
Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.
08 Jun 2026,42 mins
David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.
07 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.
06 Jun 2026,27 mins
The Most Expensive World Cup Ever? (With Football Daily, Part 3)
With rows over ticket and travel prices, are stadiums going to be full?
05 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will War Overshadow the World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 2)
Talks over an end to the US-Iran war are ongoing. What does it mean for the Iranian team?
05 Jun 2026,24 mins
Will This Be The Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 1)
And what’s going on with the Infantino bromance?
05 Jun 2026,29 mins
Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield
04 Jun 2026,54 mins
By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
03 Jun 2026,43 mins,
Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying?
Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
02 Jun 2026,43 mins,
The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.
01 Jun 2026,31 mins
Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
31 May 2026,30 mins
Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader
31 May 2026,56 mins
Labour's Essay Wars
Why are Labour’s biggest figures writing essays – and what does it mean for Starmer?
30 May 2026,28 mins
By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election
29 May 2026,32 mins
Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?
Major report warns risk of a ‘lost generation’?
28 May 2026,34 mins