Keir Starmer
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Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first.
That is why I will resign as leader of the Labor Party.
I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.
The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.
I have heard the answer and I accept that answer with good grace.
That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.
I shall spend more time on the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Fig, and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy.
well nick thank you so much we appreciate it you're welcome we'll be right back here's what else you need to know today the question my party is asking now
is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.
I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question.
And I accept that answer with good grace.
Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first.
That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.
We did it!
You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it, and now it has arrived.
Change begins now.
Thank you.
Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life.
A new Labour government, the first in 14 years.
And when I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad, and being the best dad I can