North Swindon MP praises Kier Starmer in the wake of his resignation

By Amanda Wilkins - 22 June 2026

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  • Swindon MP, Will Stone with PM, Kier Starmer in Swindon visiting STARK's drone factory earlier this month

    Swindon MP, Will Stone with PM, Kier Starmer in Swindon visiting STARK's drone factory earlier this month

Following news earlier today (22/06) that Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour Leader, Swindon MP Will Stone has thanked the leader for his service and leadership.

  • Prime Minister and Labour Leader Kier Starmer

    Prime Minister and Labour Leader Kier Starmer

MP Will Stone said: “Today I want to send my deepest thanks to the Prime Minister. Keir Starmer is a man who has worked tirelessly for our country, taking on the toughest job in the country. He has led our efforts to stabilise the economy, lift half a million children out of poverty and helped me deliver jobs here in Swindon.

I know the Prime Minister to be a man of honour and deep personal kindness and will forever be grateful to him for the changes he made to our party and the way he led us to the first Labour election victory in 14 years in July 2024.

“My focus is now, as it will always be, on the people of Swindon and supporting the Labour government which is best placed to address the issues that matter most to people, like fixing our public services and improving education and opportunity across generations.

“In the coming weeks I will look at the candidates and review who is best placed to lead our country, but for today I would like to thank Keir Starmer for his service and leadership.”

 

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