- Safiu Kehinde
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned on Monday.
The former Prime Minister and Labour Party leader announced his decision in front of 10, Downing Street as he said that every decision he made during his tenure was put his country first in all aspects.
He showered Encomiums on his wife adding that he would want to be a great Dad to his children.
In his address, Starmer claimed to have inherited a Labour Party that was politically, financially and morally bankrupt.
“Six years ago, I inherited a Labour Party that was politically, financially and morally bankrupt. I was told, time and time again, that my party was finished.
“That we were consigned to history, that a majority at the general election, let alone a landslide majority, was impossible. But we proved those people wrong because we changed our party.
“Ripping out the poison of antisemitism, restoring trust on the economy, defence, and national security.
“And becoming a party that, once again, stood proudly with, not against, our national flag. The hard work of change was with a singular purpose. Not power for power’s sake but to change Britain for the better.” He said.
“To build a fairer country, with dignity and respect, where everyone is seen, everyone is valued. Wealth and opportunity for all, not just the privileged few. And look at what we’ve achieved in just two years.
“An economy that is stronger, growing faster than our peers. Wages rising faster than inflation in every single month since we came to power. Investment secured, infrastructure being built. An end to austerity, with the fastest fall in NHS waiting lists for 17 years.
“The biggest improvement in rights for workers and renters in a generation.
“The biggest uplift in defence spending since the Cold War. Small boat crossings falling, asylum hotels closing, protecting young people from social media, and half a million children being lifted out of poverty because of the choices that I made.” He said.
Starmer also noted restoring Britain’s reputation in the world with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law.
He disclosed securing trade dues, standing with Ukraine, standing up for our values, and rebuilding relationship with allies in Europe.
Starmer said he will ask the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee that nominations for the party’s new leader open on 9 July.
This, according to him, will be completed “by the summer recess”, which is a week later, on 16 July.