Trump predicts UK Prime Minister Starmer may resign amid Labour leadership speculation
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President Donald Trump said on social media that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing immigration and energy policy, as Labour officials hint at a possible leadership change.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his social-media platform on Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will resign," adding that the leader had "failed badly" on immigration and energy issues. He also suggested Britain should "open North Sea oil," a topic on which he has frequently disagreed with European centre-left leaders.
The comment came as speculation grew in Westminster that Starmer could announce a departure as early as Monday. Business Secretary Peter Kyle did not rule out the possibility, saying the prime minister was weighing "the political realities and challenges" he faces. Kyle told the BBC that the decision rests with Starmer and that he is taking time to consider the current political landscape.
Reports in British newspapers indicated that Starmer may make a "clear statement" on his future after concluding his position was no longer tenable, and that Labour MPs are pressuring him to make way for Andy Burnburn as party leader. Starmer's tenure has been challenged by declining poll numbers, internal party unrest and criticism over the government's handling of migration, defence spending and North Sea oil policy.
"I wish him well!" Trump wrote in his post.
The timing of Trump's remarks was described as unwelcome by observers, as the prime minister's leadership is already the subject of succession discussions within the Labour Party.