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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.06.2026.
It displays 19 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.06.2026 โข The day of Starmer's resignation
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The day opened with commentary on the intensity of anti-Starmer sentiment (Spectator) and expectations of his resignation (HuffPost UK). By mid-morning, multiple outlets confirmed Keir Starmer had resigned as Prime Minister, following Andy Burnham's by-election win. The AI overview noted the US-Iran talks in Switzerland continued, with Trump threatening Iran. By late morning, HuffPost UK reported the PM had announced a timetable for his departure. Early afternoon saw Channel 4 and New Statesman cover Burnham's leadership run and retrospective assessments of Starmer's tenure. Evening coverage included Breitbart London's framing of Burnham as a 'self-described socialist' and New Statesman's timeline of Starmer's loss of control. The day's editorial focus was the formal end of Starmer's premiership and the beginning of the succession contest.
22.06.2026
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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HuffPost UK
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New Statesman
The Prime Minister made a statement outside No 10 this morning
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Novara Media
Keir Starmer has resigned as the UKโs prime minister following Andy Burnhamโs decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection.
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10:25โขStarmer Steps Down
โจThe newspapers report on Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister, following Andy Burnham's by-election win. Multiple outlets confirm the resignation (New Statesman, Novara Media, HuffPost UK, The Independent). The US-Iran talks in Switzerland continue, with Trump threatening Iran (The Guardian, BBC News).
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The Spectator
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HuffPost UK
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Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and set out the timetable for the countryโs next prime minister starting with nominations on 9 July.
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Novara Media
The prime ministerโs resignation tears will be the only ones shed today, writes Steven Methven.
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New Statesman
The podium, the emotions, Steve Bray: deposing prime ministers is starting to get a bit repetitive
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The Spectator
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Starmerโs premiership was devoted to suffocating the popular will. No wonder he was hated.
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Breitbart UK
The United Kingdom is set to see its seventh prime minister in the past ten years and it appears that man will be Andy Burnham, a veteran Labour Party Westminster insider who has sought to cast himself as a โsocialistโ working class hero.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Keir Starmer announces resignation
Andy Burnham has said he will stand to replace the prime minister. Later, Keir Starmer will host an event at No 10 for staff and supporters.
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Around 200 Labour MPs crowded into Westminster Hall to greet Andy Burnham as he was sworn in as the new MP for Makerfield, while inside Downing Street, Keir Starmer gave a private speech to staff.
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