U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to resign, citing growing political pressure over his handling of immigration and energy policies.
Trump made the assertion in a post on Truth Social on Sunday, amid increasing speculation about Starmer’s political future following recent developments within the ruling Labour Party.
“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom,” Trump wrote.
“He failed badly on two very important subjects — IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!” He said.
The remarks come as reports suggest that senior Labour Party figures are increasingly questioning Starmer’s leadership following a series of political setbacks and rising internal dissent.
However, neither Starmer nor Downing Street has officially confirmed the rumored resignation as at the time of filing this report.
According to the BBC, speculation has intensified that Starmer could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, with some government insiders suggesting he is considering options for an orderly transition of power.
Questions Over Potential Successor
The uncertainty has also fueled debate about who could take on key roles in a future Labour administration if Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham were to emerge as Starmer’s successor.
One of the major questions concerns who Burnham would appoint as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Recent speculation has focused on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as leading contenders for the role.
However, reports indicate Mahmood is expected to remain Home Secretary should Burnham assume the party leadership.
Starmer’s Reign as UK PM
Starmer became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024, following Labour’s landslide victory in the general election.
He was elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn, and has represented the Holborn and St Pancras constituency in Parliament since 2015.
