JAKARTA - Keir Starmer said he would spend more time on the most important work, after leaving the biggest job in his country.
The job is to be the best husband for his wife Victoria Starmer and the best father for both of his children.
"Being the best husband I can be, to my amazing wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side through the good and the bad," Starmer said emotionally in announcing his plans to step down as British Prime Minister on the pages of the British PM's Official Residence, Downing Street 10, London, Monday, launching BBC (22/6).
"And being the best father I can be to my beautiful children, who are my pride and joy," he concluded.
Starmer approached and hugged his wife after the announcement, then joined hands to head to the entrance of Downing Street No.10, turned briefly to face the media and those present at the announcement, then entered the residence.
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Keir Starmer announced his resignation after serving less than two years.
This announcement was made at a press conference in front of the British PM's residence, Downing Street 10, London.
"I will resign as leader of the Labor Party," he said.
Starmer said he would do everything he could to ensure a smooth transition of power, and would give his successor his full support.
He has asked the Labor Party's National Executive Committee to set a timetable with the opening of nominations for the leadership on July 9, and to be completed before the summer recess.
This means a new leader will take office before parliament returns in September.
Until then, he will remain in office as prime minister, he said.
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