On July 20 (local time) UK Prime Minister Starmer delivered a resignation speech at 10 Downing Street and then proceeded to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to King Charles III. The king accepted; Labour leader Burnham will be appointed and authorized to form a new government and will deliver his first speech as prime minister at Number 10.

2026-07-20

On July 20 (local time) UK Prime Minister Starmer delivered a resignation speech at 10 Downing Street and then proceeded to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to King Charles III. The king accepted; Labour leader Burnham will be appointed and authorized to form a new government and will deliver his first speech as prime minister at Number 10.