Starmergeddon: British PM resigns

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The Intelligence from The Economist

2026-06-22

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After winning a resounding victory for Britain's Labour party two years ago, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his departure. As the country gets ready for its 7th prime minister in ten years, our correspondent asks if it has become ungovernable. A Trump-loving right winger wins Colombia's presidency. And “Toy Story 5” sets the toys against technology.  Guests and host: Hugo Gye, Britain political editorHal Hodson, Americas editorAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence” Topics covered:  Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Britain, LabourColombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, cocaineToy Story 5, tech, screen time Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. 
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  • The Economist

  • Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.

  • I'm Rosie Blau.

  • Today on the show, Colombia's new right-wing president, and Toy Story 5 tackles tech.

  • But first,

  • I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.

  • This morning, Britain's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said his time was up.

  • I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.

  • Only two years after Labour won a resounding victory at the general election,

  • Starmer has lost the support of the country and his party.

  • 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.

  • Even as he continued to trumpet Labour's successes, Starmer gave an emotional farewell.

  • 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.

  • Meanwhile, Andy Burnham, who won a crucial by-election on Friday,

  • and who is largely assumed to be Starmer's successor,