Trump predicts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign amid speculation
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, while UK officials say no resignation has been announced.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday that he expects British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, adding that the leader has failed on immigration and energy policy. Trump’s comment came amid widespread speculation in the United Kingdom that Starmer could announce a departure as early as Monday.
The post did not cite any source, and it is unclear whether Trump possesses any privileged information. Britain’s PA Media noted that Trump has not spoken with Starmer since the two met at the G7 summit in France earlier this week.
A Downing Street spokesperson referred CNN to Starmer’s statement from Friday, in which the prime minister said he remains focused on his elected duties and had nothing further to add at that time. Business Secretary Peter Kyle told the BBC that Starmer was considering “political realities” over the weekend and would act in the country’s best interests.
No official confirmation of a resignation has been made, and the White House has not responded to requests for comment. UK media continue to report on the possibility of a leadership change, with speculation that former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could emerge as a successor.