Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bringing an end to his nearly two-year premiership. Entering politics relatively late at age 52, Starmer previously had a distinguished career as a human rights lawyer and public prosecutor. Despite a significant electoral victory in 2024, winning 411 seats in Parliament – Labour’s second largest win ever – his leadership was marked by a lack of clear ideological direction and a perceived inability to connect with his own party. Known as “Mr. Rules,” Starmer presented himself as a serious, long-term leader focused on stability following years of Conservative-led chaos, but struggled to articulate a distinct vision beyond not being the opposition. He openly admitted there was no defined “Starmerism,” and largely campaigned on a platform of contrast to the previous government. His resignation comes amid criticism that he lacked a concrete plan for governing despite his electoral success.