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Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister
More than 100 Labour MPs are urging a handover as Andy Burnham emerges as the leading contender to succeed Starmer, party figures said.
- Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, claiming the leader "failed badly" on immigration and energy policy.
- The rapport between Trump and Sir Keir has deteriorated in recent months, yet Sir Keir maintained they "get on really well" when questioned at the G7 gathering in France earlier this week.
- After Sir Keir unveiled a social media ban for under-16s last week, Trump continued pressing the United Kingdom to prioritize North Sea oil over "windmills" rather than renewable energy.
- Tensions persist over Sir Keir's refusal to permit forces to utilize RAF facilities against Iran, while No. 10 condemned attempts to "interfere in our democracy" linked to Henry Nowak's murder.
- Trump's remarks emerge as Sir Keir uses the current period to consider whether to continue or step down amid mounting pressure to outline a departure schedule.
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Trump Tells the World 'Keir Starmer Will Resign' Hours Before PM's Expected Monday Announcement
US President Donald Trump declared on social media on Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was on his way out of Downing Street, posting on Truth Social that '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!' The post came hours before Starmer was widely expected to make a formal announcement. It was reporte…
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For days, rumors have been growing about Keir Starmer's imminent departure as Labour Chief and Prime Minister. The US President pretends to be certain. The fact is, Starmer's biggest party-internal competitor has already come into position.
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Leaning Left25Leaning Right36Center35Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Right
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38% Right
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C 36%
R 38%
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