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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister (A2)

Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister (A2)
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leaving his job. He spoke to the people on Tuesday. He was the leader for two years.

Starmer said he was very proud of his work. Six years ago, many people did not like his party. He worked very hard to change it.

Then, his party won a big election. Starmer talked about the good things he did. He helped the British economy grow.

More people earned higher wages. The hospitals became faster at helping people. His laws helped many poor children.

He also worked well with other world leaders. He helped Ukraine and countries in Europe. Starmer said the country is now better.

However, some people in his party changed their minds. They wanted a new leader for the next election. Starmer listened to them.

He decided to stop being Prime Minister. He wants to do what is best for the country. He already told the King about his choice.

The party is going to look for a new leader. This search starts on July 9th. They want a new leader by September.

Starmer is going to stay in his office until then. He wants to help the new person start. At the end, he spoke about his family.

He thanked his wife, Vic. She is very important to him. He wants to spend more time with his children.

He is happy. The UK is strong now. It is a good time for a new leader to start.

He is going to help his party win again. The people are going to see many changes soon. He is going to rest with his family now.

He is proud of his time in office. The country is ready for the future. He is going to stay a member of the party.

He is going to support the new Prime Minister.

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