WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy . In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!” .
This intervention comes as Starmer faces intense political pressure following Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which positions Burnham to launch a leadership challenge . According to The Guardian, up to 200 Labour MPs would support Burnham, and multiple cabinet ministers have privately told Starmer his time is up . Prime Minister Starmer is reportedly expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday, likely paving the way for Burnham to become Prime Minister by autumn .
The pressure intensified after Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a significantly increased Labour vote share . Business Secretary Peter Kyle acknowledged Starmer is reflecting on “political realities,” while the BBC reports the mood in government has decisively shifted against the Prime Minister .
