Washington, United States – Web Desk: President Donald Trump has claimed that embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from office, citing his failures on immigration and energy policy .
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump wrote that Starmer would step down as UK Prime Minister, specifically pointing to his refusal to open oil reserves in the North Sea as a key failure .
“Keir Starmer has failed badly on two very important matters: Immigration and Energy. Especially, the failure to open up the oil reserves in the North Sea,” Trump wrote . He added: “I wish Keir Starmer well!”
UK Political Context
The US president’s statement comes amid growing political pressure on Starmer from within his own Labour Party . According to British media reports, Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and will outline a roadmap for selecting a new party leader .
Labour MPs have been increasingly pressuring Starmer to provide a timeline for his departure, with pressure intensifying after Andy Burnham won a by-election and returned to Parliament . Labour MPs now believe Burnham is the only candidate who can beat the Conservatives in the next general election, scheduled for May 2027 .
According to reports, Starmer is aware that a majority of Labour MPs are aligned with Burnham .
Recent Electoral Setback
Starmer’s position was significantly weakened after the Labour Party lost the Runcorn by-election to the Reform UK party, which had been considered a safe Labour seat . The defeat, coming just six weeks before the local elections, has deepened concerns about Starmer’s leadership .
The UK is facing rising energy costs and immigration pressures, issues that have dominated political discourse and contributed to Starmer’s declining popularity .
