US President Donald Trump says UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will resign, posting the claim on Truth Social. In the posts cited by multiple outlets, Trump argues Starmer “failed badly” on two issues: immigration and energy, and links the energy criticism to openness toward North Sea oil.
Other reporting notes the claim is disputed in the UK. HuffPost UK says Starmer and members of his team publicly insist he will not be leaving office, and that No.10 has been approached for comment. It also reports that a cabinet minister, Peter Kyle, tells Sky News there is no reason to believe reports that Starmer is considering stepping down are true, while acknowledging the prime minister is weighing “political realities and challenges.”
HuffPost UK further describes the political context, including speculation about Starmer’s leadership following a Labour by-election win by Andy Burnham, which could affect internal party dynamics and challenges to party leadership. The outlets agree Trump’s comments are based on his assessment of immigration and energy performance.
