Mansfield MP pays tribute to Keir Starmer following his resignation as Prime Minister and Labour leader

Steve Yemm, Labour MP for Mansfield said: “Keir Starmer is a good man. A family man. He transformed the Labour Party and took us back to be a party of government. Whoever we choose as PM next will have my loyal support, like Keir has had, as I continue to serve Mansfield and the country I love.

“The important thing now is to deliver on the issues that Mansfield voters care about such as the cost of living, controlling immigration, improving the NHS and public services, rebuilding our local economy, and rearming to defend the UK in an era of dangerous military threats.”

It comes after Starmer stepped down today (June 22) following months of pressure over his leadership following the Mandelson saga and a set of disappointing local and devolved election results for the party.

In an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street, the PM, on the verge of tears, said he accepts with "good grace" that his party no longer believes he is the right person "to lead us into the next general election".

Starmer confirmed he would remain as PM until Labour chooses a new leader, which will happen by the time Parliament returns in September or sooner if the party gets behind one candidate and there is no leadership contest

Andy Burnham is seen as a potential front runner and will be in Westminster today to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, after winning a by-election last week.