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Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
Sources
8
Coverage
Left + Centre + Right
Sentiment
-0.09
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister shows broad agreement on the event itself, but differing focuses and tones across outlets. Centre-leaning sources like FT UK and BBC Politics provide neutral coverage, while Guido Fawkes offers a critical take from the left, focusing on Starmer's support for Andy Burnham. Right-leaning outlets like GB News and The Independent also offer critical perspectives, with The Independent focusing on the resignation announcement. The Guardian stands out by highlighting the impact on the pound.
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Left
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Evening Standard
Starmer praises ‘greatness of Britain’ in final speech as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer said he had ‘closed the book’ on his time as prime minister as he hailed his record as Labour leader.
20 Jul, 11:38
BBC Politics
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.
22 Jun, 09:14
The Guardian
Pound lower as prime minister Keir Starmer confirms resignation – business live
Sterling continues to trade lower versus a rising US dollar, amid Starmer’s resignation and progress in US-Iran peace talks
Markets appear to have broadly priced in Keir Starmer’s resignation, with the pound having moved little on the news.
Sterling has pared losses but is still in the red, down 0.2% at £1.32, though part of this is due to a rising US dollar which has gained ground on progress in the US-Iran peace t…
22 Jun, 08:56
The Independent
Keir Starmer fights back tears as he announces resignation as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer fought back tears as he announced his resignation as prime minister.
22 Jun, 08:54
Centre
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Gov Farming
Prime Minister's speech on social care - 29 July 2026
29 Jul, 13:38
FT UK
Watch live: Sir Keir Starmer gives final speech as UK prime minister
20 Jul, 09:24
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GB News
WATCH IN FULL: Keir Starmer delivers last Downing Street speech before resigning as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his final address to the nation from Downing Street as he steps down as Prime Minister.
The outgoing leader declared his premiership a success and declared that “my work is done” in a short speech before assembled Cabinet Ministers, No10 staff and press.
“It has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as prime minister, and I am confident that Britain is now…
20 Jul, 10:30
Guido Fawkes
WATCH: Starmer’s Final Speech as Prime Minister
Starmer promising to offer his “full support” to Andy Burnham. The kiss of death…
20 Jul, 10:28