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His final u-turn: Tearful Starmer resigns with ‘gaslighting’ exit speech
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- The Daily T
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 1868
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Summary
After a turbulent tenure in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Live from Downing Street, Camilla and Tim reflect on the factors that led to his exit, from the “bloodbath” in the local elections to the internal party rebellions over policy about turns. With Andy Burnham positioning himself as a successor, they examine his ambitious policy platform and ask whether Labour can pivot quickly enough to avoid electoral wipe-out, as Reform’s Nigel Farage calls for an emergency general election. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Why has Keir Starmer resigned less than two years into his premiership? Can Andy Burnham really save the party in another election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.