Trump Says Starmer Will Resign as UK PM
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign. He made the claim on Truth Social and blamed Starmer’s record on immigration and energy policy. Trump also said Starmer had failed badly on both issues. However, British officials have not publicly confirmed any exit plan, so the claim remains unverified. The comment added fresh pressure at a time when Starmer was already facing growing scrutiny at home.
The remark also came as speculation grew over Starmer’s future. Reports said he could set out a timetable for his departure on Monday. However, Downing Street said Starmer had stood by his pledge to fight any leadership challenge. Labour has also faced rising internal pressure, and some reports said support was shifting toward Andy Burnham.
Trump Sharpens Pressure on Starmer, Citing Immigration and Energy Failures
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, and he made the claim on Truth Social. Trump blamed Starmer’s record on immigration and energy policy, including North Sea oil. He also said Starmer had failed badly on both issues and wished him well. However, reported that British officials had not publicly confirmed any exit plan, so the claim remained unverified. Trump’s remarks added fresh pressure at a time when Starmer was already facing growing political strain at home.
The timing also intensified the political debate in London. The Guardian reported that Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure on Monday, with an autumn handover seen as the most likely path. It also said support inside Labour has shifted toward Andy Burnham. In addition, Business Secretary Peter Kyle said Starmer was weighing the “political realities.” Starmer had not yet confirmed any resignation plan, even as questions over his future continued to grow.
Leadership Change Speculation Grows Amid Labour Pressure
Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from inside his own party. More than half a dozen cabinet ministers have reportedly urged him to step aside, and tension is expected to rise further at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting. Starmer spent the weekend at Chequers, where he worked on a possible exit plan. In addition, his close aides began drafting a resignation speech on Saturday, which has added fresh weight to the leadership change debate. The political mood around him has clearly shifted, and Labour now has a more uncertain path ahead.
The most likely plan now has Starmer staying on until the autumn, so a new Labour leader can prepare for the party conference in late September. However, questions remain over who could replace him. Andy Burnham is seen as a strong contender, while Wes Streeting has also signaled that he could enter any contest. Peter Kyle, the business secretary, admitted that the leadership challenge is real. He said Labour must manage the uncertainty in a way that keeps the country first and avoids a damaging split.
Web Resources on Trump says Starmer will resign
1. CNN.com : Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday.
2. New York Post : Trump reveals Keir Starmer is quitting, before UK PM can announce it himself.
3. Reuters.com : Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister.