‘My work is done’ – Starmer leaves Downing Street with Burnham poised for power

Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as UK prime minister.

Speaking in Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to King Charles, Mr Starmer said he would “pass the baton” to Andy Burnham.

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