Keir Starmer is set to participate in his final Prime Minister’s Questions today as he gets ready to bid farewell to his time at Downing Street.
Before facing his last grilling in the Commons at noon, the outgoing leader will engage in farewell discussions with his senior ministers at number 10.
Today marks a significant step for Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as nominations for the Labour leadership officially close, bringing him closer to assuming his role. Burnham is expected to face tough questions from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch during this process.
In his remaining days in office, Sir Keir is emphasizing his accomplishments, highlighting his support for initiatives such as the Hillsborough Law and advocating for Ukraine.
Reflecting on his tenure, Sir Keir expressed, “I’m pleased to have fulfilled the commitments I made to many people, and I promise to stand by your side for as long as I can.”
The tone of today’s PMQs session is anticipated to be less confrontational than usual, but the SNP has indicated that they will raise a toast to Argentina before the World Cup semi-final tonight.
As the political landscape evolves, ministers have started arriving at Downing Street for Keir Starmer’s final cabinet meeting. The handover process to Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones, is underway.
With Andy Burnham securing widespread support from MPs, he is poised to succeed Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister. Burnham’s strong backing has made it implausible for any other Labour MPs to challenge his leadership bid.
Looking back at Keir Starmer’s initial days in office, his first PMQs session was marked by optimism and a promise of national renewal. However, the upcoming transition indicates a shift in leadership dynamics that were unforeseen just two years ago.
As Keir Starmer bids adieu to his role, he is expected to focus on key achievements like advancing the Hillsborough Law and offering condolences for recent tragedies. The transition to Andy Burnham’s leadership will unfold over the summer, marking a new chapter in UK politics.
