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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister — Andy Burnham Bid Triggers Pound Drop to 2026 Low

Jun 30, 2026

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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister — Andy Burnham Bid Triggers Pound Drop to 2026 Low

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader, clearing the path for newly elected MP Andy Burnham to seek the top job after winning the Makerfield by-election. The British pound fell to a 2026 low on fiscal policy uncertainty as a leadership contest begins, with nominations opening July 9. The political transition adds a fresh layer of global risk for US investors already weighing a hawkish Fed and Middle East diplomacy this week.

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