Enda Brady: Where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

Keir Starmer, the man with no message, will now leave No 10 Downing Street and presumably be replaced quickly by Andy Burnham, writes Enda Brady
Keir Starmer announces his resignation at Downing Street. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Keir Starmer announces his resignation at Downing Street. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Britain is now looking for its seventh prime minister in the space of 10 years and the only person who seems in any way surprised about this is Keir Starmer.

Just weeks ago, he was telling reporters that he’d be in power for a decade. I’m actually shocked that he lasted as long as he did.

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