Trump Claims UK PM Starmer Will Step Down

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing what he called “failure” on immigration and energy policy, as speculation mounts over the UK leader’s political future.

“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

“He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!”

Starmer Takes Responsibilty for Labour Losses (NewsCentral Tv) — Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. Credit: The Japan Times.

The US president’s comments came as British media reported that Starmer is considering a timetable for his departure, potentially as early as Monday.

Reuters report: “British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday, after rival Andy Burnham’s decisive election victory to parliament prompted more ministers in the governing Labour ‌Party to call for him to go.

“Struggling with some of the lowest popularity ratings for any British leader in modern political history, Starmer could decide as soon as Monday whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest against Burnham, one source said.”

The prime minister has faced intensifying pressure from within his Labour Party following a decisive by-election victory by rival Andy Burnham, who is now widely seen as a leadership contender.

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