US President Donald Trump has claimed that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from office, blasting him for having “failed badly” on two key issues in a fiery social media post. Trump wrote on Truth Social: “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's Criticism and Context
Trump again urged Britain to “open the North Sea” as he rounded on Starmer for perceived failings. The post comes amid Westminster rumours about Starmer’s future after Andy Burnham’s shock return to Parliament, although No10 has given no confirmation he plans to resign, according to the Daily Star.
Burnham's Return and Pressure on Starmer
Burnham is set to return to Westminster on Monday (June 22) to be sworn in as the new MP for Makerfield. It is understood his camp is pressing Starmer to outline his intentions within the coming days, though they would accept a timeline that kept him in No 10 until September.
Cabinet Minister's Comments
Business Secretary Peter Kyle told broadcasters on Sunday that he had not spoken to the Prime Minister since Friday, when he had a “frank conversation” with him. When quizzed about reports that Starmer is planning to announce his resignation as early as next week, he told Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips: “I have nothing to believe that they are true. I'm seeing a lot of speculation out there. The only thing I can say with fact is that the Prime Minister is hard at work, as he is every day. He is one of the most hardworking people I've ever come across, and today, as in every other day I've ever known Keir, he is out there working hard. At the same time he is also trying to create the space where he can think and reflect on the political realities and challenges, and the opportunities, that lie before us.”
Starmer's Weekend at Chequers
Meanwhile, Starmer spent Sunday at Chequers, where he shared a message on social media to mark Father's Day. He posted on X: “Being a dad is my greatest joy. Today, I'm thinking about my dad, and the father I am to my children because of him. Happy Father's Day.”
Political Implications
Starmer is reportedly weighing up the “political realities” he now faces, according to a Cabinet minister who declined to rule out the possibility that the Prime Minister could resign. The return of Burnham, a prominent Labour figure, adds to the speculation about a potential leadership change.
