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Starmer Resigns, Burnham Leads; Badenoch Refuses Apology

6/24/2026

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Kemi Badenoch's spokesperson said she will not apologise for her Prime Minister's Questions remarks.
Badenoch attacked several Labour ministers during the Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle called for more decorum after the heated exchange.
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, sparking speculation about a new prime minister soon.
Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP, is seen as the leading candidate to replace Starmer.

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Kemi Badenoch's spokesperson said she will not apologise for her Prime Minister's Questions remarks.
Badenoch attacked several Labour ministers during the Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle called for more decorum after the heated exchange.
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, sparking speculation about a new prime minister soon.
Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP, is seen as the leading candidate to replace Starmer.