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The Day with Phil Gayle: UK PM Resigns

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June 22, 2026

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Britain's prime minister. He's the sixth prime minister to resign since the UK voted to leave the EU ten years ago. Why are British prime ministers resigning so often? Also on The Day: Colombia set to turn left after presidential vote.

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The Day is a news show that helps you understand emerging stories from Europe, the US and across the globe. Join Brent Goff and Nicole Frölich from Monday through Friday as they put the day’s events into context with the help of experts, political players and DW’s reporters on the ground.

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