Keir Starmer has confirmed he is quitting as Prime Minister following a brutal rejection from his own MPs.

The Prime Minister defended his record, pointing to his economic plans, falling NHS waiting lists, workers’ rights reforms, a fall in small boat crossings and his social media ban.

Sir Keir claimed Britain’s reputation on the global stage has been “restored”.

He says “I will resign as Prime Minister.”

The outgoing PM said: “I know the question being asked of us now is not who was best-placed to change the Labour Party to take us into power and to begin the vital work of improving lives for millions of people.

“Those questions have been answered. The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.

“I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party loud and clear and I accept that answer with good grace.”

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