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Original article: Otro gobierno al suelo en Londres: cae Starmer y Reino Unido prepara su séptimo primer ministro en una década

The political instability of the United Kingdom has come to the forefront once again following Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday of his resignation as Prime Minister, succumbing to internal pressures that became unbearable within his own cabinet. After just two years in office, he becomes the sixth occupant of Downing Street to fall within a decade.

The Prime Minister’s decision was not an isolated act but the result of a growing rebellion among senior members of his party. Several high-ranking ministers reportedly demanded that he step down, convinced that his leadership was no longer viable to meet the country’s challenges. This pressure manifested in private conversations that intensified over the weekend, where key figures in the cabinet bluntly communicated to him that his time was up.

The governance crisis shaking the UK claims another victim as Keir Starmer announced his resignation after merely two years in office, overwhelmed by the pressure from his own ministers.

Starmer, who took power less than two years ago, formally resigned from both the Executive and the leadership of the Labour Party. «This morning, I spoke with His Majesty the King to inform him of my decision,» he stated in a speech marking the end of his brief tenure. However, he confirmed that he would remain in the position temporarily until September, when the Labour Party elects a new leader.

«This will ensure that there is a new leader before Parliament resumes its sessions in September,» he explained, assuring that he will do «everything possible to ensure a smooth transition of power», as reported by RT.

According to the cited media, among those responsible for his downfall are prominent figures within the Labour Party. The Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, reportedly asked Starmer to resign privately over the weekend, as reported by Sky News. She was joined by other critical voices such as Transport Minister Heidi Alexander, who made her demands last Friday; Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood after last month’s local elections; and Energy Minister Ed Miliband, who also added his voice to the demands following those elections. The coordinated pressure from these officials highlights a fractured party and a total loss of confidence in their leader.

In his farewell, Starmer sought to project a conciliatory and personal tone, stating that he will spend more time on the «most important work» of being «the best husband possible» and «the best father possible». Furthermore, he promised to offer his successor «my full and unconditional support», trusting that they will inherit a Great Britain «much stronger and fairer» than the one he received two years ago. He expressed gratitude to his friends and colleagues for their support, thus closing a chapter that lasted less than anticipated.

With Starmer’s departure, attention now turns to his successor. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, emerges as a strong candidate to take his place, especially after his victory in last Thursday’s by-election, where he secured a seat in Parliament for the Makerfield constituency.

The race for Downing Street has already begun, and the UK is preparing for its seventh Prime Minister in ten years, a figure that reflects an era of uncertainty and constant change in British politics.

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