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Starmer Resigns; Chief Mouser Stops Learning Names, Burnham Leads

6/23/2026

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Larry the Chief Mouser, who has served since February 15, 2011 after adoption by David Cameron, announced on X he will stop learning UK prime ministers' names after Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister on June 22, 2026, ending his term that began July 5, 2024.
Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP and is presented as the leading candidate to succeed Starmer as Labour leader.

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Larry the Chief Mouser, who has served since February 15, 2011 after adoption by David Cameron, announced on X he will stop learning UK prime ministers' names after Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister on June 22, 2026, ending his term that began July 5, 2024.
Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP and is presented as the leading candidate to succeed Starmer as Labour leader.