Who Is Succeeding Starmer? Five Contenders In Race To Become UK Prime Minister

The race to succeed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun following his resignation announcement on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership contest that could determine the future direction of the ruling Labour Party.
Starmer, who has served for less than two years as prime minister, announced his decision in a statement outside 10 Downing Street, saying he would step down as Labour leader after concluding that it was time for new leadership.
“Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” Starmer said.
He confirmed that the process to elect a new Labour Party leader would commence in July,...