Morecambe MP thanks Sir Keir Starmer after Prime Minister announces resignation
Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge says she believes Sir Keir Starmer has “made the right decision” by stepping down as Prime Minister.
In an announcement this morning, Monday, Starmer said he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister after accepting that his party does not believe he is best placed the lead the country into the next general election.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer described becoming PM as the “proudest moment” of his life.
But he said his party was asking whether he is best placed to lead it into the next election, and that he had “heard the answer” and “accepts that answer with good grace”.
Starmer said he had already spoken with the King and said if there is a contest to succeed him, a new Labour leader will be in place before Parliament returns in September.
The PM added that he will do everything he can to ensure an orderly handover of power, and will give his successor his full support.
An emotional Starmer said he would now be the best husband and dad to his “fantastic wife” and “beautiful children”.
Following the announcement, Morecambe & Lunesdale MP Lizzi Collinge said: “I think the Prime Minister has made the right decision, and done so with grace. I will always be grateful for everything he has done for the party and for the country.”
Lancaster MP Cat Smith is yet to comment on the situation.