Keir Starmer announced his resignation as the UK's 58th prime minister on June 22, 2026, coinciding with the start of Wimbledon qualifying rounds.
The resignation marks the latest in a series of British prime ministerial departures that have occurred during the Wimbledon period since 2016.
Four of the last six UK prime ministers, including the last four male leaders, stepped down while the tournament was underway. David Cameron resigned on June 24, 2016, during qualifying, while Boris Johnson followed on July 7, 2022.
Starmer, who led the Labour Party since 2020 and became prime minister in 2024, left office after months of internal party criticism over the pace of promised changes. Wimbledon qualifying began the same day as the announcement.
The main draw at the All England Club is scheduled to start on June 29 and run through July 12.
