Trump says UK prime minister Starmer ‘will resign’
Key takeaways
- Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom.
- The BBC reported Sunday that there are signals that Starmer will announce plans to leave his role as soon as Monday.
- Trump s post comes amid questions about Starmer s political future.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
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! Trump said Sunday morning, referencing the U.K. s refusal to drill for oil in the North Sea.
The BBC reported Sunday that there are signals that Starmer will announce plans to leave his role as soon as Monday. Multiple people with links to the government told the outlet that they believed Starmer may unveil a timeline for his exit.
Trump s post comes amid questions about Starmer s political future. The prime minister is confronting a possible challenge from fellow Labour Party member Andy Burnham, according to The Associated Press. He could also choose to step aside.