# Keir Starmer resigns — what it means for your investments

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Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister — so what does it mean for your investments?

His departure triggers a Labour leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the clear frontrunner after winning the Makerfield by-election. Because Labour holds a Commons majority, whoever wins becomes PM automatically.

For markets, the successor matters more than the resignation itself — and gilt yields have already nudged up as investors weigh what a change of direction could mean for borrowing and spending.

We’ve put together a piece on what happens now, how rising gilt yields and a weaker pound could affect your money, and why long-term investors probably shouldn’t panic:

> **[Keir Starmer resigns — what it means for gilt yields, the pound and your...](https://blog.investengine.com/keir-starmer-resignation-gilt-yields-pound-investments/)**
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> Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister. What it could mean for gilt yields, the pound and your investments as Labour picks a successor.

We’d love to know your thoughts — are you watching the political noise closely, or sitting on your hands and staying invested?

Drop a comment below.