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Starmer Resigns June 22, Approval Hits Record Low

6/23/2026

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Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister on 22 June 2026, ending premiership that began with Labour’s 2024 election win.
His approval rating fell to –46 at resignation, after a prior –66 rating, the lowest for a British prime minister.
Voters cite the winter fuel-allowance cut and reversals of welfare and pub rates, deeming the government confused and inconsistent despite NHS funding.

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Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister on 22 June 2026, ending premiership that began with Labour’s 2024 election win.
His approval rating fell to –46 at resignation, after a prior –66 rating, the lowest for a British prime minister.
Voters cite the winter fuel-allowance cut and reversals of welfare and pub rates, deeming the government confused and inconsistent despite NHS funding.