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Rishi Sunak Resigns As UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer Incoming

In this photo provided by UK Parliament, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (UK Parliament/Jessic

Rishi Sunak has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after tendering his resignation to the King during an audience at Buckingham Palace. The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace in a statement confirming that the King graciously accepted Sunak's resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

Accompanied by his wife, Akshata Murty, Sunak was seen leaving Buckingham Palace following the audience with the King. The resignation marks the end of Sunak's tenure as the head of the UK government.

Following Sunak's resignation, Keir Starmer is now set to become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Starmer is scheduled to meet with the King to officially assume power and begin his term as the country's leader.

Keir Starmer is set to become the new Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak resigned as Prime Minister of the UK.
Sunak tendered his resignation to the King at Buckingham Palace.

The transition of power from Sunak to Starmer signifies a significant change in leadership for the UK government. As the country prepares for a new era under Starmer's leadership, there will likely be a period of adjustment and transition as the new Prime Minister takes office and sets out his agenda for the nation.

Stay tuned for further updates on the developments surrounding the change in leadership in the United Kingdom.

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