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Starmer reportedly ready to leave Downing Street, according to British media
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Starmer reportedly ready to leave Downing Street, according to British media

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • British media report that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to resign, potentially announcing his departure as early as Monday.
  • Starmer's position has weakened following rival Andy Burnham's victory in a by-election, with over 100 Labour MPs reportedly calling for his resignation.
  • If Starmer resigns, the UK would see its seventh prime minister in ten years, highlighting significant political instability.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly on the verge of resignation, with several media outlets suggesting he may announce his departure as early as Monday. This potential move follows increasing isolation within the Labour party after rival Andy Burnham secured a victory in a crucial parliamentary by-election.

The Guardian reports that Starmer is expected to announce his resignation under overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs, who are urging him to cede leadership to Burnham. The BBC also indicates a growing number of signs pointing towards Starmer's imminent departure. The Financial Times stated he is "on the point of resigning," though an ally noted that no definitive decision had been made.

More than 100 Labour MPs, approximately a quarter of the party's contingent in Parliament, are reportedly demanding Starmer's exit. Sky TV suggests that senior government figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, have urged him to set a date for stepping down from Downing Street. Despite these reports, Downing Street maintained on Friday that Starmer's position remained unchanged.

Donald Trump commented on the situation via his Truth Social platform, stating, "Keir Starmer will resign" and wishing him "the best." The former U.S. president criticized Starmer's handling of immigration and energy policy. If Starmer does step down, it would mark the seventh prime minister in the UK within a decade, signaling unprecedented modern political instability.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.