Trump predicts UK Prime Minister Starmer will resign, citing policy failures

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, has predicted that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from his post. Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Starmer "failed miserably on two very important issues: immigration and energy." This assertion follows reports in British media suggesting Starmer's resignation could be imminent, potentially as early as Monday.

The rumors of Starmer's departure gained traction after the Labour Party's poor performance in recent local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales. Trump also used the opportunity to urge the United Kingdom to "open up the North Sea oil!" He linked the volatility of oil prices to the conflict with Iran and transit complications in the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite a history of strained relations, Trump concluded his message with a seemingly polite, "I wish him the best!" The relationship between Trump and Starmer has been marked by notable differences. While they initially attempted to maintain a cordial and pragmatic approach to preserve the "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK, disagreements soon surfaced. The war with Iran proved a significant point of divergence, as Starmer did not automatically align with Trump's strategy and initially restricted the use of British bases for offensive operations, though he later permitted it with limitations. Trump reportedly reacted poorly to this, stating the relationship with the UK "is no longer what it was."